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  2. How to protect yourself from scams and fraud this tax season

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    According to the Federal Trade Commission, fraud cost consumers $ ... you can forward email messages or phone numbers that claim to be from the IRS to phishing@irs.gov — but do ... at 1-800-366 ...

  3. 30 Scam Phone Numbers To Block and Area Codes To Avoid - AOL

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    What phone number can I call to report a spam call? You can call 888-382-1222 or visit DoNotCall.gov to report spam calls, telemarketers or robo-callers. Are 877 numbers spam?

  4. List of Scamming Websites: 11 Fake Shopping Sites To Avoid - AOL

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    If you do believe that a website is fake or a scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission. FAQ Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding scam websites.

  5. National Do Not Call Registry - Wikipedia

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    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) opened the National Do Not Call Registry in order to comply with the Do-Not-Call Implementation Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108–10 (text), was H.R. 395, and codified at 15 U.S.C. § 6101 et seq.), sponsored by Representatives Billy Tauzin and John Dingell and signed into law by President George W. Bush on March 11 ...

  6. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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    What are 800 and 888 phone number scams? If you get an email providing you a PIN number and an 800 or 888 number to call, this a scam to try and steal valuable personal info. These emails will often ask you to call AOL at the number provided, provide the PIN number and will ask for account details including your password.

  7. I’ve been scammed — will my bank refund the money? - AOL

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    Contact your bank. Call customer service as soon as possible to report all fraudulent transactions involved in the scam. The sooner you report the scam, the more likely you are to see a refund ...

  8. Federal Trade Commission - Wikipedia

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    In 1984, [10] [non-primary source needed] the FTC began to regulate the funeral home industry in order to protect consumers from deceptive practices. The FTC Funeral Rule requires funeral homes to provide all customers (and potential customers) with a General Price List (GPL), specifically outlining goods and services in the funeral industry, as defined by the FTC, and a listing of their prices.

  9. Fair Credit Reporting Act - Wikipedia

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    A 2015 study released by the Federal Trade Commission found that 23% of consumers identified inaccurate information in their credit reports. [6] Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA), an amendment to the FCRA passed in 2003, consumers are able to receive a free copy of their consumer report from each credit reporting ...