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Federal Trade Commission's List of Top 10 Consumer Scams in 2013 By: Austin Warren g

Top 10 Scams of 2013: "FTC Announces Top National Consumer Complaints for 2013." FTC Announces Top National Consumer Complaints for N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr

#1 Scam: Identity Theft 290,056 complaints in 2013 Makes up 14% of total complaints Minute.jpg Announces Top National Consumer Complaints for 2013." FTC Announces Top National Consumer Complaints for N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr

#2 Scam: Debt Collection  How to tell if caller is a fake:  Abnormally harassing and abusive  Demands payment “today”  Doesn’t accept various forms of payment  Won’t give address or name  Same person every time scam-collectors.jpg Weaver, Jason. "Debt Collector or Scammer: How to Tell the Difference? | Nolo.com." Nolo.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr

General Information to Stay Safe  Keeping Your Personal Information Secure Offline: Lock your financial documents and records Limit what you carry Ask questions Shred important documents Be careful with your mail eLock-500x500.JPG

HOW TO STAY SAFE ONLINE  Safely dispose of personal information  Encrypt your data  Keep passwords private  Keep your devices secure  Use security software

Conclusion:  Store and dispose of your personal information securely  Don’t be afraid to ask questions  Maintain appropriate security on devices  Keep your S.S. card safe learning.wikispaces.com/file/view/lesson4- art.png/ /645x363/lesson4-art.png