Don't Get Taken for a Ride!

Learn how some of the more popular scams work and how you can protect yourself

Types of Scams
Many of the scams below make use of "Fake Checks" - learn more about them here
Overpayments/Rental Schemes		Sweetheart Scams
Sudden Riches / Foreign Lottery		Bogus Grants
Work @ Home  /  Mystery Shopper		Foreign Business Offers
Foreclosure Rescue Scams		Phishing - COMING SOON
Internet Safety - COMING SOON		Identity Theft - COMING SOON

 

How to Protect Yourself
Common Sense Ways to Protect Yourself		Resources
Who Is a Potential Victim?
Who are the Perpetrators?
How can I spot a "Fake Check"?
Where to go if you think you may be a Victim

Much of the information found on this page was compiled thanks to a recent informational session presented by the Hampshire/ Franklin County TRIAD

Speakers included Employees of the Federal Trade Commission and Sovereign Bank

The information on this page and it's links are meant for informational purposes only

if you have any questions about a product, offer or request for money or information, contact someone with experience in these matters