Unfortunately, scammers can try to take advantage of good people at any time. Here are some scams to watch out for:
identity theft
Identity theft is when someone uses your personal or financial information without your permission. Identity thieves might try to make purchases or open accounts in your name, which can hurt your credit record and credit score.1
1Consumer FTC – What to Know About Identity Theft
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-identity-theft
impersonating others
Scammers can pretend to be anyone. They might try to scare you into providing your Social Security number, account numbers or credit card information.2
2Experian – The Latest Scams You Need to Be Aware of
https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/the-latest-scams-you-need-to-aware-of/
gaining remote access
Tech support scammers call and pretend to offer computer help, but they could also demand you pay for a problem that didn’t exist.3
3Consumer FTC – How to Spot, Avoid, and Report Tech Support Scams
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-spot-avoid-and-report-tech-support-scams
fake job offers
If you’re looking at a job offer, do an online search to see if it’s legitimate. Never pay for the promise of a job. A quality company pays you, not the other way around.4
4Consumer FTC – Job Scams
https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2022/05/applying-jobs-be-lookout-scams