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FRAUD AND SECURITY

Protect yourself from fraudsters and scammers.

Every day consumers are victims of identity theft and a variety of other financial crimes.

Staying informed on a variety of security topics ranging from identity theft to computer security is very helpful. Cultivating responsible behavior both on and offline will diminish the likelihood of fraudulent activity or identity theft. Whether it’s unauthorized charges, personal information exposure, or a sophisticated imposter scam, fraud threatens everyone. Explore this page to learn more about the different ways scammers are working to get your hard-earned money. Our goal is to help you recognize a scam and prevent it before it happens to you.

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FRAUD AND SCAMS

Unfortunately, there are people whose intent is to defraud and take advantage of people.

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PASSWORD SECURITY

Maintaining unique and complex passwords will help keep you and your information safe.

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COMPUTER SECURITY

Keep your computer and information safe to avoid harm, theft or unauthorized use.

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ELDER FINANCIAL ABUSE

Protect your family and loved ones from becoming a victim of financial exploitation.

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ID THEFT

Protect yourself from identity theft by staying informed and remaining vigilant.

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ATM SKIMMING

Spot the signs of ATM skimming. Don’t become a victim.

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CHECK WASHING

Check washing fraud is on the rise. What can you do to keep your checks from being altered?

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AI FRAUD

Criminals are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to commit fraud and identity theft.

IMPORTANT RESOURCES

The Federal Trade Commission or contact 877.382.4357
https://www.ftc.gov/

The National Fraud Information Center or contact 800.876.7060
https://fraud.org/

The Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging or contact 401.462.0555

The Internet Crime Complaint Center
https://www.ic3.gov/
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