Attorney General Ashley Moody’s resource for Floridians to use for protection against fraud. Scams at a Glance is an outreach program with information about common and emerging scams. The downloadable brochures are designed to teach consumers how to avoid falling victim to fraudulent schemes. The brochures and other information on the website are available in both English and Spanish. Scams highlighted include imposter scams, tech support scams and more. Savvy consumers can stop fraud in its tracks, but they must know what to look for.
Some general signs of common scams include:
• Unsolicited calls or emails;
• High-pressure tactics or too-good-to-be-true offers;
• Threats of loss if immediate action is not taken; and
• Requests for immediate payment by wire transfer, credit, prepaid debit, or gift cards.
Attorney General Moody also works hard to educate Floridians about new and upcoming scams through the Consumer Alert program. Scams at a Glance is another fraud prevention tool to help support Consumer Alerts and bolster consumer knowledge about common scam tactics.
To view recent Consumer Alerts, visit MyFloridaLegal.com/ConsumerAlert.
To report fraud or file a complaint, visit MyFloridaLegal.com or call 1(866) 9NO-SCAM.
To download and print the tri-fold brochures please see below:
Robotexts and Robocalls
Spam robotexts are now more prevalent than illegal robocalls—scammers try to steal victim’s personal or financial information with texts that contain malicious links.
On the Move
It’s important to know what to look out for when hiring moving companies to avoid falling victim to a scam and losing money or personal property.
Cryptocurrency
With the quick rise in popularity of cryptocurrency, scammers may prey on the unsuspecting.
Tech Support
Tech support scams are a type of imposter scam, where fraudsters pretend to be a trusted source that can fix a computer in hopes the victim will provide personal or financial information.
Identity Theft
Unscrupulous scammers may target the military service member community with fraudulent schemes.
Protect our Patriots
Unscrupulous scammers may target the military service member community with fraudulent schemes.
Phantom Debt
Stop phantom debt collectors in their tracks—know how to avoid falling for fraudsters attempting to collect debt that either doesn’t exist, has already been paid or has previously been discharged.
To report suspected fraud, please file a Complaint or call the Fraud Hotline at 1(866) 9NO-SCAM.