RECAP: National Consumer Protection Week 2016

In case you missed it, here is a recap of the resources we shared last week during National Consumer Protection Week 2016.

• National Credit Union Administration's Fraud Prevention Center
• National Consumer Protection Week website
• Better Business Bureau's BBB Scam Stopper website 
• How to Detect a Credit Card Cloner at the Gas Pump via City Pages Minneapolis

Get Financially Fit! | Fraud & Scam Prevention

The National Credit Union Administration's Fraud Prevention Center is a free resource that helps you learn how to recognize common scams, take action if you think you are a victim of fraud, and what you can do to protect your finances from fraud. The Fraud Prevention Center also provides fraud alerts.

Get Financially Fit! | Tax-Return Identity Theft

TurboTax® has compiled 10 steps to avoiding tax-return identity theft.

1. Leave Your Social Security Card Home
2. Keep Your SSN Private
3. Make Your Passwords Work for You
4. Protect Against Computer Spam and Viruses
5. Keep Financial Information Private
6. Beware of Phishing
7. Shred Bank and Tax Documents
8. Reduce Credit Card Solicitations
9. Keep On Top of Data Breaches
10. Lock Up Your Mailbox

For more information or to read the article in full, click here.

Infographic: 10 Tax Scams to Avoid

The IRS often warns consumers about tax scams this time of year. While it's important to be vigilant as you work with your tax preparer or do your own yearly tax filing, watch out for many of these scams that happen year-round. If you come across any of these consider it a red flag.

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