Email: Spam, Scams and Hoaxes

• E-mail Banking Scams

  Although online banking with a reputable bank is typically a secure practice, a new email scam, targeted at individuals and businesses alike, may jeopardize the security of your financial account information. Content Detail

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  Minnesota Attorney General's Office

• E-mail Scams

  Top e-mail scams to watch out for, explanations, and what to do if you have fallen prey to a scam. Content Detail

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  OnGuardOnline.gov

• Internet Crime Prevention Tips

  Preventive measures to take to avoid common scams such as auction fraud, debt elimination, lotteries, phishing, internet extortion, and spam. Content Detail

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  Internet Crime Complaint Center

• OnGuardOnline.gov

  This website provides practical tips from the federal government and technology industry on topics including internet auctions, spyware, wireless security, phishing, online shopping, and e-mail spam. Content Detail

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  OnGuardOnline.gov

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Consumer Complaint "How-to" Video

  How to file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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  Spanish / Español

• Chain Letter Scams

  Information about chain letter scams and e-mail messages. Reminder that sending chain letters or e-mails is illegal and chances of winning big from these messages are slim. Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Report Deceptive Spam

  Information about the FTC's law enforcement actions against deceptive commercial email and spammers' responsibilities under the CAN-SPAM law. Find tips on how to reduce the amount of spam email in your in-box and where to report deceptive spam. Content Detail

  By:

  Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español