Don't Be a Victim of Scams
The men and women of the United States Secret Service are dedicated to protecting our nation from individuals and criminal organizations intent on scamming Americans. The U.S. Secret Service works in partnership with numerous federal, state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement agencies to deter, prevent, investigate and prosecute criminals. The U.S. Secret Service also partners with industry and academia who are instrumental in identifying and reporting fraudulent activity.
To protect yourself from scams, remain vigilant and aware.
Common Cybersecurity Practices
cybersecurity-best-practices_1.jpgBasic steps to protect yourself.
Romance Scams
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Don't Be a Mule
Money laundering is a crime, and so is being a money mule.
Online Sales and Auction Fraud
online-sales-and-auction-fraud_1.pngRecognize red flags associated with these longtime schemes.
Know Your Treasury Check
Learn how to identify counterfeit U.S. Treasury checks.
ATM and POS Skimming
Protect your payment card usuage.
Elderly Fraud
Elderly populations are disproportionately targeted by various types of financial fraud schemes.
Tech Support Scams
Protect yourself from scammers who use scare tactics to steal money from you.
Resources
Victim and Witness Assistance Program
We work together with victims and witnesses of crimes that undermine the integrity of U.S. financial and payment systems and attorneys who prosecute these crimes.
IdentityTheft.gov
Report identity theft and get a recovery plan.
ReportFraud.ftc.gov
Report anything you think may be a fraud, scam, or bad business practice.