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Mar 21, 2024 · If someone wants to keep you on the phone while you go withdraw or transfer money, buy gift cards, or anything else they’re asking you to do: that’s a scammer.

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Dec 29, 2025 · Why should you report a suspected scam? Reporting fraud to law enforcement can help you get closure and, in some cases, justice.

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