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The following are red flags of fraud scams. Please be cautious in these situations: 

• You receive a check in the mail that you were not expecting.
• You are overpaid for the sale of an item online and asked to return the funds.
• You are requested to make a payment with gift cards or by sending cash.
• You receive an email, text, call, or social media message requesting you to verify your bank account numbers.
• You are being pressured to share personal information or make a payment immediately.
• You receive a call or a pop up stating that your computer or device needs repair or updating.

Scammers are trying to take advantage of the current pandemic and IRS payments. Please be cautious in these additional situations:

• You receive an email, text, or social media message requesting to verify your personal or banking information.
• You’re asked to sign your check over to a caller
• You receive a check and the sender tells you to call a number to verify your personal information in order to cash it.
• You receive an offer to receive your payment faster.
• You receive a solicitation for a donation. Always check on a charity before donating. Go directly to their actual website or call.
• You receive an email or text promoting non-FDA approved cures or at-home test kits.

Remember that scammers often spoof phone numbers to trick you into answering or responding.