Family Emergency Scam
What to do when someone claims a child, grandchild, parent or loved one is in danger and needs money immediately.
Family emergency scams use fear and urgency to push victims into sending money before verifying the story.
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Grandparent Scam Response
What to do when someone claims to be a grandchild, lawyer, police officer or jail official and demands emergency money.
Grandparent scams exploit family concern and pressure older adults to act before verifying.
Caregiver, Nanny or Home-Help Job Scam
What to do when a caregiver, nanny, senior-care or home-help job sends a suspicious check or asks for personal information.
Caregiver job scams can combine fake employment, fake checks, identity theft and overpayment schemes.
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