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Federal Trade Commission's List of Top 10 Consumer Scams in 2013 By: Austin Warren https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1160476858/Twitteravatar_400x400.jp g
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Top 10 Scams of 2013: "FTC Announces Top National Consumer Complaints for 2013." FTC Announces Top National Consumer Complaints for 2013. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2015.
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#1 Scam: Identity Theft 290,056 complaints in 2013 Makes up 14% of total complaints http://kbcnetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Identity-Theft-19-Victims-Per- Minute.jpg http://carcreditcenter.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/avoid-id-theft.png"FTC Announces Top National Consumer Complaints for 2013." FTC Announces Top National Consumer Complaints for 2013. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2015.
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#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 http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/images/real-or- 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. 2015.
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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 http://worksafetech.net/image/cache/data/ABUS_Fil eLock-500x500.JPG
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HOW TO STAY SAFE ONLINE Safely dispose of personal information Encrypt your data Keep passwords private Keep your devices secure Use security software
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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 http://senior- learning.wikispaces.com/file/view/lesson4- art.png/278606920/645x363/lesson4-art.png
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