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Financial Safety
Financial Safety
Protect your money:
Never send money to strangers
Avoid gift card payments
Check bank statements regularly
Phone Scams
Phone Scams
What to watch for:
Unknown callers asking for money
Someone pretending to be from the government or bank
Urgent requests (“Act now or you will lose…”)
What to do:
Hang up immediately
Call the official number to verify
Never share personal information
Email & Text Scams (Phishing)
Email & Text Scams (Phishing)
Warning signs:
Messages asking you to “verify” your account
Links that look unusual
Spelling or grammar mistakes
Stay safe:
Do not click unknown links
Do not download attachments
Delete suspicious messages
Online Safety
Online Safety
Safe habits:
Use different passwords for each account
Do not share your passwords with anyone
Turn on MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) for your accounts when possible
Do not click on links from people you do not know
Do not accept messages or friend requests from strangers
Keep personal information private (address, bank details, ID numbers)
Be careful what you post online
Log out when using a shared computer or device
If You Think It’s a Scam
If You Think It’s a Scam
Stop communication immediately
Do not send money
Contact your bank
Tell a trusted family member
Report the incident
Key Reminder
Key Reminder
If something feels urgent, unexpected, or too good to be true — it is likely a scam.
If something feels urgent, unexpected, or too good to be true — it is likely a scam.
Where to Report a Scam
Where to Report a Scam
If you think you were targeted or scammed, report it as soon as possible:
United States (main resources):
United States (main resources):
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Report scams online: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov
(Main place to report fraud and scams in the U.S.)
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
https://www.ic3.gov (For online fraud, phishing, and cybercrime)
Your Bank or Credit Card Company
Call the number on the back of your card immediately
(They can stop payments or freeze accounts)
Local Police Department
Especially if money was lost or identity was stolen
Important Reminder
Important Reminder
Report scams as quickly as possible. Fast action can help protect your money and prevent further damage.
If the scam came through:
If the scam came through:
Phone call: Block the number and report it to FTC
Email: Mark as spam/phishing in your email provider
Text message: Use “Report Junk” or forward to 7726 (SPAM in the U.S.)
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