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As technology gets more sophisticated, so do scammers who leverage it for monetary gains or to get access to personal information such as social security numbers and bank account information. And here's a scary fact: nationally, 11% of adults (more than 25 million) were victims of some sort of scam during a one-year study period according to the Federal Trade Commission. We were joined by Melissa Smarr, MPA, CPM, and Code Specialist for the Fairfax County Government who shared her insights on common frauds and scams and how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from falling into traps.
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Melissa Smarr
MPA, CPM, and Code Specialist for the Fairfax County Government
As a Partner and Private Wealth Advisor at Argent Bridge Advisors, Cecile Hult, CFP®, CDFA®, has helped hundreds of individuals and families create roadmaps leading to personal and financial success.
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Related Resources
Charles Schwab: How to Handle Fraud or Identity Theft
Forbes Advisor: Pros and Cons of Freezing Your Credit
AARP: Databases Can Help Spot ID Fraud
Investopedia: Top Three Credit Bureaus (How They Work)
Access free credit reports through Annual Credit Report.com weekly for free through TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian through April 2022.
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Where to file a complaint (Federal Trade Commission)
Where to report identity theft (Federal Trade Commission)
Where to file a complaint if you have been the victim of an Internet crime (FBI)
To put your number on the National Do Not Call Registry with the Federal Trade Commission.
Go to www.donotcall.gov or call (888) 382-1222
You can freeze your credit for free by going through Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion
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