Financial Scams and Fraud

Types of financial scams and fraud you should know about.

Scam and Fraud Information

• Affinity Fraud
  Know how to spot a scammer trying to access your community.

• Business Opportunity Fraud
  What to watch out for when investing in business opportunities.
• Cashiers Check Scams
  How cashiers check scams work and how you can protect yourself.
• Credit Card Fraud
  Steps you can take to protect yourself from credit card fraud.
• Credit Repair Scams
  What you need to know about credit repair scams.
• Elder Financial Abuse
  Warning signs of elder financial abuse.
• Loan Modification Scams
  What you need to know about loan modification scams.
• Predatory Lending
  What predatory lending is and how to spot it.

Helpful Websites and Resources

• DFI Consumer Alerts
  Latest consumer alerts regarding financial fraud.
• BBB Scam Tracker
  Scam tracker from the Better Business Bureau.
• Investor Alerts from SEC
  Investor alerts from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
• FINRA: Avoid Fraud
  Information about investment fraud from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
• Federal Trade Commission
  Information and resources about different types of financial fraud.