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USAGov s Five Lessons Learned to Combat Scams in 2021

USAGov s Five Lessons Learned to Combat Scams in 2021 News provided by Share this article WASHINGTON, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Americans have reported over 260,000 scams and lost over $412M in frauds linked to COVID-19. Due to the rise in fraud, federal experts across the government share official information on how to recognize, avoid and report many types of scams. Explore five key tips collected by USAGov during National Consumer Protection Week this March to protect your family and wallets in 2021. The five key tips to know are: Scammers take advantage of people during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Did a robocall make you mad enough to complain to the AG?

Robocalls were very unpopular with Michigan consumers in 2020. So unpopular, in fact, that Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel s office received 5,516 complaints about robocalls in 2020. The AG s office recently released its list of the top 10 consumer complaints in 2020. The release marked the start of Consumer Protection Week on March 1. “Each year, my office tracks consumer complaints to ensure that we’re keeping Michiganders informed on crucial details to protect their wallets,‘ said Nessel. “A common thread every year is the framework bad actors continue to use, which always includes: a sense of urgency, untraceable payment methods, and an offer too good to be true. The Department of Attorney General is committed to being your connection to consumer protection and I encourage everyone to take advantage of the wealth of resources we have to offer during National Consumer Protection Week and beyond.‘

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