Fraud Awareness

Fraud Awareness Fraud happens. Unfortunately, it can happen to the most innocent people. Do not let that happen to you.

We've listed the most common fraud situations so you can stay on top of the most well-known scams in the industry. Common Fraud Scenarios Online Dating Scams It's everything you'd hoped for and more. She's cute, smart, witty, and you two understand each other well. Sure, he never met her in person, but that doesn't matter. They have been talking for months, exchanging photos and even talking on the phone. They will meet soon but now she is on the other side of the world, probably doing humanitarian work. But there's a problem. You have an emergency and need some money. Not much, just a few hundred dollars. Can she do it herself? And the next week, someone gets sick. And you don't mind covering it up too, do you? Guess what! That beautiful woman he fell in love with in Ghana? She is probably a bearded man. She has earned her trust and now she is ready to take advantage of you. Get helpful tips and articles on Internet dating scams from the Federal Trade Commission.

Lottery and sweepstakes scams Today you received some very good news in your email.
Won the lottery! The grand prize is huge and she has already started dreaming about what she could do with that money.He's not sure if he played the lottery, but hey, he forgot what he had for breakfast; it would be easy to forget about that too. There's only one problem: the sender needs you to send him some money to credit him for his award. A small quantity. What is $1,000 when he will make millions? Find more tips and information on how to avoid this common scam.

The relative who needs help scams his granddaughter who is traveling through Mexico and suddenly has no money. He sends you an urgent mail or calls you on the phone telling you that he has an emergency and that he needs money. She doesn't remember her telling him that she was going to travel to Mexico, but she is worried about her safety and she wants to make sure she is okay. So, she sends him a few hundred dollars. What's a few hundred dollars when it comes to her granddaughter's safety? She knows when she is being scammed with a family emergency scam.


The mystery shopper scam How lucky are you! He has started a new job as a mystery shopper and has been assigned his first assignment. All he needs is to rate the customer service of a local retail store. Seems pretty easy, doesn't it? There is only one catch. You 've sent him a check or money order with instructions to deposit it, but he realizes it's more than the agreed amount. Therefore, he must return part of the money to the sender. It sounds somewhat suspicious, but he doesn't give it much importance. So when he makes the transaction, they tell him the original check was fake and now he can't get back the money he sent. He is left without both amounts.

The Car Buying Scam Her fervent internet search for a great deal on her dream car has paid off. She found the car he wants at a much lower price than his local dealer is willing to offer him. You contact the seller and tell them that you need to send a down payment and/or service fee for the loan via money transfer to avoid paying sales tax and get an even better rate. They will even send you a receipt. Do not send the initial payment or service fee by transfer. You will not receive the vehicle of your dreams and we will not refund your money. 

 Internet shopping scam You found an apartment for rent at an unbelievable price and decide to go ahead with signing the lease. Only the owner is actually a scammer who asks you to pay the first month with a transfer and the apartment too good to be true does not really exist. Be careful when shopping online and when someone asks you to pay by transfer or send a deposit to a fake person or company. This can happen with any online purchase: a puppy, vacation rentals, timeshares, or a car. It can be any product. Do not make transfers for purchases on the Internet. You will not receive the merchandise and we will not refund your money.

The Newspaper Advertising Scam It's Sunday morning and you' We've just poured ourselves a cup of coffee and are ready to sit down to breakfast, newspaper in hand. Looking at the classifieds supplement, you see an ad for a new stainless steel refrigerator at a price that seems too good to be true. You think about how much you need a new refrigerator and decide to take a chance. And he buys it. Sure, he's a bit skeptical because he's buying it from a stranger and even stranger, they asked him to wire the money for the purchase. Never use transfers to buy something from a stranger. The product may never be delivered to you and you may lose your money.

The Charity Scam A natural disaster has left an entire nation reeling from the aftermath of destruction, and you want to be a part and help by donating money. Unfortunately, natural disasters like floods, tornadoes, or hurricanes often spawn scammers who set up charities for well-intentioned people. His heart goes out to the people who have lost everything. You get a call or letter from a charity telling you exactly where to make a transfer. Make sure you never send money to people or organizations you don't know. Instead, contact the American Red Cross or another trustworthy organization that you know and know how they collect and use the funds. If you're transferring money to an organization you don't know, get more tips to make sure you're sending money to an organization you trust.

The Check or Money Order Scam You receive a check or money order as payment up front for that amazing job you just landed or for the product you're selling through an online ad. The scam is that the amount of the check is more than it should be, so the scammer tells you to deposit the check and then wire the overpaid money to you.Soon, you realize that the check or money order is fake, or worse, you can't get back the money you transferred.
The Elder Abuse Scam While this scam can take many forms, it is very important to know that nearly one-third of all telemarketing fraud victims are 60 years of age or older. Be careful when sending money to a stranger in exchange for promises of home improvements, predatory lending, estate planning, or even a large sum of money to build "savings." Don't let a stranger handle your finances and assets. Scammers will try to manipulate you into handing over your property and money, which can make your bank account and life savings disappear in minutes. Never trust your money to someone you don't know. Learn the critical steps needed to keep seniors safe from this common scam. The guaranteed loan Are you sending money because you were "guaranteed" a credit or loan? If so, watch out! It is very unlikely that you will need to send money to receive a real loan or credit.

Money Transfer Scams Money transfer scams take many forms. What's worse, scammers are always learning new tricks and techniques. It can be difficult to know when a specific situation is, in fact, a scam. That's why it's so important to stay one step ahead of sneaky scammers. Visit the Federal Trade Commission website with blog posts and articles on the latest and most common money transfer scams. Identity Theft Identity theft occurs when someone assumes your identity to commit fraud or another crime. Criminals can obtain the information they need to gain your identity from a variety of sources, such as stealing your wallet, searching your trash, or compromising your credit or banking information. They can come to you in person, by phone, or online and ask for the information they need. If you discover that your information has been used to transact through our company, please notify us immediately. For help, see the section on reporting fraud.We will contact you to request further details and take steps to prevent your personal information from being misused through our services. Also, report identity theft to local law enforcement or file a complaint with the appropriate agencies. For tips on how to avoid identity theft, click here.

Telephone sales scam You receive a phone call from a stranger and you don't know whether to answer. At the last moment, she decides to take the call and, to her surprise, she has won a free cruise. Lucky! All you need to do to receive the cruise is pay shipping and handling to receive the "formal" offer. It seems pretty easy. The convincing voice on the other side has now tricked you into providing your financial information to pay for shipping. By transferring money to people you don't know or providing your personal or financial information to people you don't know, you increase your chances of becoming a victim of telemarketing fraud. Here are some tips to avoid telemarketing fraud. Please note that your personal information is often sold to telemarketers through third parties. If you've been a victim once, beware of callers offering to recoup your losses for an up-front fee. protects Where to get help if you get scammed.If you are the victim of a money transfer scam, first report the incident to your local police. Then submit a report using the various resources listed below.

1). Call the police Start by calling your local police. All money transfer scams should be reported to the police.

2). Contact us by sending an email to info@latinosremeasas.com.

3). Federal Trade Commission File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission online or by calling 1-877-FTC-HELP.

4). Internet Crime Complaint Center (ICCC) If you are a victim of online dating fraud, you should report it to the ICCC.