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Fraud is defined as “deceit, trickery, sharp practice, or breach of confidence, especially in order to gain unfair or unlawful advantage.” It is a crime that can be committed in many different ways, but it typically involves deception or misrepresentation. Fraud can have a serious impact on victims, both financially and emotionally. If you think you have been a victim of fraud, you should report it to the authorities immediately.

Automobile Accident Attorney Scams: Protecting Yourself After a Crash

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Gift Card Scams: Don’t Let Your Gift Turn into a Nightmare

<p><strong>Gift cards<&sol;strong> are a convenient and popular gift option&comma; but unfortunately&comma; they&&num;8217&semi;re also a prime target for <em>scammers<&sol;em>&period; These <a href&equals;”https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;fraudswatch&period;com&sol;category&sol;fraud-news-from-world&sol;amp&sol;”>fraudsters<&sol;a> use a variety of tactics to trick unsuspecting victims into handing over their hard-earned […] Read More
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Return Fraud on the Rise: Stolen Goods and Counterfeits Costing Retailers Billions

<p><strong><a href&equals;”https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;fraudswatch&period;com&sol;tag&sol;consumer-fraud&sol;amp&sol;”>Consumer Fraud<&sol;a><&sol;strong> is on the rise&comma; and retailers are feeling the pinch&period; A sneaky tactic known as <strong>return fraud<&sol;strong> is swindling businesses out of billions of dollars every year&period; But what exactly is return […] Read More
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Tampered Products: How to Protect Yourself from a Growing Threat (2024)

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2024 Tech Savvy Scams: How to Spot and Avoid the Latest Consumer Fraud

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