1. Let’s Make A Deal! It’s Free??? Really!
LaJuana Thames, Ward County
Abigail Pritchard, Ward County

2. Our goals - To educate member about the top 10 scams.
To inform members on how to avoid being scammed.
To inform member on what actions to take & where and who to inform if you have been scammed.

3. The Top Ten Scams Free Medical Alert Device Grandchildren in Crisis
Utility Company Scams
New Health Benefits Scam
Social Security Scams
Door to door Scams
Sweepstakes or Lottery Scams
Coupon Scams
Non-existent Loans
Charity Scams

4. Free Medical Alert Device
Offers harm, not help.
It’s a trick
Robocall…push1…you are hooked!

5. Grandchildren in crisis!
Grandparents – don’t fall for this!
Thieves pose as family member
Need $$$ fast to get free
Scammers do their homework…
Wire transfers like cash

6. Utility Company Scams
NO! President Obama will not pay your utility bill!
3 seasonal hoaxes
The shutoff swindle
Offer to switch suppliers
Inspection deception!

7. Health Benefits Scam Government issued insurance card – not needed
“New” Medicare cards

8. Social Security Scams “Updating your records”
“We’ll get you a bigger check.”

9. Door to Door Scams Magazines or cleaning products Meat sales
Free energy audits
Medical wellness checks
No conversation…no entry into your home!

10. Sweepstakes or Lottery Scams
Processing fee?!
Partial payment check
Foreign lotteries…not open to U.S. residents

11. New Trends for Coupon Scams
Daily Deal dupes
Always check it out!

12. Nonexistent Loans “No credit check needed” Deposit from you…
“No strings attached”
“No credit check needed”
Deposit from you…

13. Charity Scams Within hours of tragedy or natural disaster
Be sure to search BBB.org & local licensing authority
Investigate at or

14. Telltale signs of a Scam ---from the Attorney General
THEY contacted YOU
They dangle BAIT in front of you
They want your PERSONAL INFORMATION
First, YOU have the pay THEM
You have to WIRE or AIRBORNE money instead of MAILING it

15. What to do if you have been scammed
Recognize that you have been scammed
Report the scam to police and/or local prosecutors
Do not fall for a “recovery scam
Cease all contact with the scammer immediately
Report scams to online auctions or host sites
Educate yourself – it is your best protection

16. Tips to Avoid Being Scammed

17. Let’s Make A Deal! It’s Free??? Really!