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Lights, camera, scam! Spot virtual casting call scams You never know where your big Hollywood break will come from. But it probably won’t start with an unexpected text message about a virtual casting …

Mar 21, 2024 · Scammers say and do things that can tell us they’re lying — and they’re not who they pretend to be. Of course, to hear or see those clues, we have to get past the panic scammers make …

Sep 2, 2022 · Home Consumer Alerts Vea esta página en español Consumer Alert Find out what scams are happening in your area By Cody Rhew

Jan 23, 2025 · An unexpected package from an unknown sender arrives in your name. You open it and find a note that says it’s a gift, but it doesn't say who sent it. The note also says to scan a QR code to …

Jul 21, 2025 · Chances are, you’ve gotten a scam text about unpaid toll charges or know someone who has. Now scammers are going even further and pretending to be the Department of Motor Vehicles …

Some will send you a check (that will later turn out to be fake), then tell you to deposit it and send them money. How To Avoid a Scam Block unwanted calls and text messages. Take steps to block …

Jan 22, 2026 · Tax season is approaching, and if you’re getting a refund, scammers are looking to steal it before you’ve had a chance to claim it. So, before you respond to a text or email about a “tax …

We recently shared advice to help you safeguard the personal information in your accounts, on your computer, and on your phone to protect it from identity theft. But scammers aren’t just after your …