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Fraud, Scams, Unwanted Phone Calls

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• How Do I Recognize a Telephone Scam? (Link)

  This resource will teach you how to recognize a telephone scam, see some common examples of telephone scams, what to do if you already paid a scammer, and how to report telephone scams. Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

• Louisiana's Do Not Call Program (Link)

  The Louisiana "Do Not Call" Program is a list of residential telephone subscribers who wish to reduce telephone solicitations. Follow the link to learn more about the Do Not Call Program, register your telephone number, or file a complaint. Content Detail

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  Louisiana Public Service Commission

• How to Stop Robocalls? (Video + Link)

  Scammers use "spoofing" to make it look like a call is coming from a number you might recognize. Learn about spoofing and how to stop unwanted robocalls and texts. Read More

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  FCC -- Federal Communications Commission

• How to Tell If A Call is Fraud? Identity Theft, Scams and More (Link)

  The FTC has created dozens of videos about all kinds of consumer issues. There are quick videos about credit reports, debt collectors, identity theft, job scams, and more. Follow the link and search for the topic that interests you. Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

• National Do Not Call Registry (Link)

  Report unwanted calls, verify your registration, or register your phone for the National Do Not Call Registry. Content Detail

  By:

  Federal Trade Commission

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Scams and Identify Theft: Avoiding and Reporting (Link)

  See this site, which has videos about recognizing and avoiding scams at home, at work, and when shopping. Includes links to the Do Not Call Registry and to file a consumer complaint and report identity theft. Content Detail

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  Federal Communications Commission

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• How to Spot Misleading and Deceptive Healthcare Claims (Link)

  Find out about health care products and services and how to avoid scams and fraud on this site sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission. Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission

• Consumer Issues (Brochure)

  See this brochure with helpful information about consumer loans, defective merchandise, bankruptcy, truth in lending, equal credit opportunity, fair credit reporting, fair debt collection, and more. Content Detail

  By:

  Acadiana Legal Service Corporation Lafayette Office

• Know Your Rights: Consumer Rights and Bankruptcy in the times of COVID-19 (FAQs)

  Common questions about consumer and bankruptcy court dates, lawsuits, and scams in the times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

  By:

  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Glossary of English-Spanish Financial Terms (Link)

  See this online English-Spanish guide to words about money and finance. Content Detail

  By:

  Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Internet Crime Complaint Center (Links)

  Find out more here about how to avoid and report crimes using the Internet, or cyber crime. The site also has Internet crime prevention tips. Read More

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  FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center