Scams and Frauds
It seems that every time we turn around someone else is trying to take advantage of us. The best way to avoid being taken for a ride is to do your research before handing over any information or money. Don't be too trusting, and don't think you're going to get a great deal that no one else can get. Here are some common problems that people in Arizona come up against.
809 Scam
These are inquiries requesting that you call a phone number with an "809" area code.
These are inquiries requesting that you call a phone number with an "809" area code.
An Incredibly Personalized Email Scam
It isn't your typical Nigerian advanced fee scheme. It is addressed to you, uses your name, and includes your family name in the content of the message. It really seems as if this person might be looking for you.
It isn't your typical Nigerian advanced fee scheme. It is addressed to you, uses your name, and includes your family name in the content of the message. It really seems as if this person might be looking for you.
Arizona Attorney General Phone Scam
Arizona seniors are receiving calls from someone claiming to be with the Arizona Attorney General's Officer and asking for a bank account number. It's a scam.
Arizona seniors are receiving calls from someone claiming to be with the Arizona Attorney General's Officer and asking for a bank account number. It's a scam.
Arizona Veterans Hospital Scam
Learn about a scam where people call to solicit money for either the Arizona Veterans Hospital or the Arizona State Veterans Home.
Learn about a scam where people call to solicit money for either the Arizona Veterans Hospital or the Arizona State Veterans Home.
At the Gas Pump
Make sure you get what you pay for at the pump.
Make sure you get what you pay for at the pump.
Canadian Lottery Scam
Another scam that targets the elderly. Find out how it works, and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones.
Another scam that targets the elderly. Find out how it works, and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones.
Credit Repair Scam
Beware of companies offering to fix your credit rating. How to recognize and avoid credit repair scams.
Beware of companies offering to fix your credit rating. How to recognize and avoid credit repair scams.
Do Not Call Registry Scam
Unscrupulous people are calling consumers who have registered on the National Do Not Call List seeking personal and financial information.
Unscrupulous people are calling consumers who have registered on the National Do Not Call List seeking personal and financial information.
Do Not Call Registry
Here is the information about how you can stop those annoying telemarketing calls by signing up for the national "do not call" registry.
Here is the information about how you can stop those annoying telemarketing calls by signing up for the national "do not call" registry.
Donating For Disaster Relief
The Arizona Better Business Bureau warns that fraudulent charities will likely emerge to try and scam donations from well-meaning Arizonans.
The Arizona Better Business Bureau warns that fraudulent charities will likely emerge to try and scam donations from well-meaning Arizonans.
Envelope Stuffing Scam
Those ads that tell you you can earn hundreds per week stuffing envelopes at home are scams.
Those ads that tell you you can earn hundreds per week stuffing envelopes at home are scams.
Fake Loan Scam
How to recognize and avoid fake loan scams.
How to recognize and avoid fake loan scams.
Fire Department Scams During Arizona Wildfire Season
Beware of a scam that happens during Arizona's wildfire season. People claiming to be with the fire department are asking for money.
Beware of a scam that happens during Arizona's wildfire season. People claiming to be with the fire department are asking for money.
Gift Card Warning
Gift cards can make easy and convenient gifts. When you are buying gift cards, make sure you know what the restrictions are, and beware of offers for free gift cards.
Gift cards can make easy and convenient gifts. When you are buying gift cards, make sure you know what the restrictions are, and beware of offers for free gift cards.
Holiday Donations Scams
It's great to want to help others during the Christmas holiday season, but here's how to make sure you aren't being scammed.
It's great to want to help others during the Christmas holiday season, but here's how to make sure you aren't being scammed.
Home Repair Scam
How to recognize and avoid the Home Repair Scam scam.
How to recognize and avoid the Home Repair Scam scam.
Internet Scams
Ten common Internet scams. Beware!
Ten common Internet scams. Beware!
Internet Urban Legends
How to recognize and avoid internet urban legends and scams.
How to recognize and avoid internet urban legends and scams.
Jury Duty Scam - Identity Theft
Beware of a scam where a caller represents himself as being with the court, and threatens the person with jail if they don't release personal information. The premise is that the person is said to have ignored a jury duty assignment.
Beware of a scam where a caller represents himself as being with the court, and threatens the person with jail if they don't release personal information. The premise is that the person is said to have ignored a jury duty assignment.
Ketchup/Mustard Scam
The Ketchup/Mustard Scam is pretty common. It can happen to anyone anywhere. You can lose your wallet and more.
The Ketchup/Mustard Scam is pretty common. It can happen to anyone anywhere. You can lose your wallet and more.
Magazine Sales Scam
Don't be fooled by people going door-to-door selling phony magazine subscriptions who say they are with Arizona State University.
Don't be fooled by people going door-to-door selling phony magazine subscriptions who say they are with Arizona State University.
Medicare Prescription Drug Scam
Consumers are warned to be careful of telemarketers and door-to-door salespeople contacting seniors attempting to sell a fake Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Card.
Consumers are warned to be careful of telemarketers and door-to-door salespeople contacting seniors attempting to sell a fake Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Card.
Moving Scams
Moving companies might try to scam you into paying more than you should. Find out what to do if you are a target of a moving company scam.
Moving companies might try to scam you into paying more than you should. Find out what to do if you are a target of a moving company scam.
Report a Scam in Arizona - File a Complaint in Phoenix
Find out how to report a scam or fraud, or file a complaint, in Arizona. If you have been scammed in Arizona, you should report the fraudulent activity to the proper authorities,
Find out how to report a scam or fraud, or file a complaint, in Arizona. If you have been scammed in Arizona, you should report the fraudulent activity to the proper authorities,
Salt River Project Scam - SRP Scam
How to recognize and avoid the Salt River Project scam, or SRP scam.
How to recognize and avoid the Salt River Project scam, or SRP scam.
Secret Shopper Scam
Is that job as a mystery shopper or secret shopper for real or is it a scam? Here's how you can tell.
Is that job as a mystery shopper or secret shopper for real or is it a scam? Here's how you can tell.
Slamming and Cramming Scams
How to recognize and avoid slamming and cramming scams.
How to recognize and avoid slamming and cramming scams.
Spot Delivery Scam
The Arizona Attorney General is warning the public of a consumer scam involving buying used or new vehicles with spot-delivery.
The Arizona Attorney General is warning the public of a consumer scam involving buying used or new vehicles with spot-delivery.
Storm Repair Scam
If your home needs repair after a monsoon storm, beware of unlicensed contractors offering to make the repairs.
If your home needs repair after a monsoon storm, beware of unlicensed contractors offering to make the repairs.
Telemarketing Scams
If someone calls you and wants information, or claims you've won something, beware! How to recognize and avoid telemarketing scams.
If someone calls you and wants information, or claims you've won something, beware! How to recognize and avoid telemarketing scams.
Threatening Email Scam
Find out about an email scam where your life is threatened if you don't send money. Don't fall victim to this latest email scam in Arizona
Find out about an email scam where your life is threatened if you don't send money. Don't fall victim to this latest email scam in Arizona
Tucson Gem Show Shopping Tips
The Tuscon Gem and Mineral Show is an amazing place, but there are some things you should know before you go there with your cash in hand.
The Tuscon Gem and Mineral Show is an amazing place, but there are some things you should know before you go there with your cash in hand.
Urban Legends
Rumors, chain letters and stories, often sounding true or amazing.
Rumors, chain letters and stories, often sounding true or amazing.
Vehicle Sublease Scam - Car Sublease Scam
Get details about the vehicle sublease scam. These sublease schemes can cost you a lot of money and damage your credit.
Get details about the vehicle sublease scam. These sublease schemes can cost you a lot of money and damage your credit.
Warning About Unauthorized Fiesta Bowl Tickets
Fiesta Bowl Tickets and BCS Championship tickets in Phoenix are hard to find. For most people, the only way to get Fiesta Bowl tickets is through an online auction or ticket broker.
Fiesta Bowl Tickets and BCS Championship tickets in Phoenix are hard to find. For most people, the only way to get Fiesta Bowl tickets is through an online auction or ticket broker.
Weight Loss Scam
Beware of products that claim they will help you to lose weight.
Beware of products that claim they will help you to lose weight.
What To Do If You Are Scammed
Here's how and where to file a complaint.
Here's how and where to file a complaint.
Work at Home Scam
Ads claim high earnings and short hours with little or no experience.
Ads claim high earnings and short hours with little or no experience.