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    Report Scams

    Help stop scammers.

    1. FTC reportfraud.ftc.gov

    The most useful place. Reports help prosecute scammers.

    2. AARP Fraud Watch

    1-877-908-3360 — free helpline. They help and report on your behalf.

    3. Spam texts to 7726

    Forward to 7726 (SPAM). Carrier blocks the number for everyone.

    4. Phishing emails

    Forward to reportphishing@apwg.org. They take down fake sites fast.

    5. Romance/grandparent scams

    Report to FBI's IC3.gov. They track international rings.

    6. Social Security scam

    oig.ssa.gov/report. Direct to inspector general.

    Don't be embarrassed. Anyone can fall for a clever scam. Reporting helps stop the next one.