Crime Alert
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Avoid Scams
Learn about the latest scams, and get advice to help you avoid, report, and recover from them.
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Counterfeit $100 Note
A recurring counterfeit note has been passed at several merchants in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
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Counterfeit Money Orders (PDF)
Find how to identify Counterfeit Money Orders.
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Counterfeit Traveler’s Checks
Business owners should be alerted that several counterfeit travelers’ checks have been passed around the country in recent weeks.
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FBI Fraud Alert (PDF)
Don't be a victim of identity theft. Read a flyer provided by the FBI.
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Identity Theft
The only true defense against identity theft is prevention.
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Jury Duty Scam
In this scam, you receive a phone call from a person identifying him/herself as a jury coordinator.
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Lottery Scams
Review some verbatim examples of common lottery scams.
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Nigerian Fraud Letter
Learn about a common fraud scam.
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Phishing Tips
Learn how to recognize and avoid phishing scams.
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Tax Season Scams
The IRS is urging taxpayers not to be taken in by a “dirty dozen” of common scams.
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Telephone Scams
Learn about a common telephone scam.
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