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Scammers are clever and ruthless, and they'll do anything to get hold of your personal information. Below are some resources on how to recognize and report scams.

Resources on Scams

For resources to avoid scams and protect yourself financially, visit official government websites:

• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has resources to protect and manage your finances, including how to avoid debt collection scams.
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has information on avoiding scams.
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on how to avoid coronavirus scams.

See Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office video on how to avoid scams.

The Federal Communications Commission just announced a new webpage to handle complaints of coronavirus scams, regarding phone and text scams.