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Protecting Consumers Consumer Protection is the largest division and most often interacts with the public Common Scams and How to Avoid Them Overview of Common Scams 1. IMPOSTER SCAMS 2. TELEPHONE/ONLINE MARKETING SCAMS 3. HOME REPAIR SCAMS

  1. Protecting Consumers Consumer Protection is the largest division and most often interacts with the public

  2. Common Scams and How to Avoid Them

  3. Overview of Common Scams 1. IMPOSTER SCAMS 2. TELEPHONE/ONLINE MARKETING SCAMS 3. HOME REPAIR SCAMS 4. CHARITY SCAMS 5. HEALTH CARE SCAMS

  4. Imposter Scams • Just hang up or let it go to • Professional fraudsters voicemail launch scams that take on • Don’t buy gift cards for many forms. They have someone or wire money wide networks and well- • Verify the caller’s story by developed techniques calling the company, agency or family member yourself at a number you know to be real • Common goal is to create • Report incidents to local law trust so they take your enforcement or the money Attorney General

  5. Telephone/Online Scams Examples: • “Tech support” plants a WARNING on your computer that can be malware to take over your files • Fake emails from your financial institution capture sensitive account information • “Get rich quick” schemes for travel packages, savings on electricity take your money • You win!…but you must pay taxes, shipping, handling, processing… • A utility contacts you and demands payment to prevent suspension of service DO NOT CALL REGISTRY: 1-888-382.1222 / donotcall.gov Report, Ignore it, HANG UP

  6. Home Repair Scams WATCH OUT FOR: STOP THE SCAM! • Get written estimates • Door-to-door salespeople without • Check the contractor’s local connections offer home repair work for much less than background the market price • Do not sign a contract that has blank spaces/that you • No online presence? PO Box only? don’t understand Not a good sign! • Check for licenses • Inspection for free? Contract • Alert local law enforcement with blank spaces? • Cash payment required?

  7. Charity Scams Watch out if: STOP THE SCAM • You get a solicitation from a phony charity with a name similar to a Call 312.814.2595 or check the reputable, well-known organization. Attorney General’s online database: • You are asked to donate using cash charitableviewer.ilattorneygeneral.net instead of a check. • A solicitor cannot answer basic Ask what percentage of the funds questions about the charity. raised go to the cause and ask for • Resists mailing information to you financial records • Pressures you to donate by phone immediately Request information to be mailed Just hang up!

  8. Health Care Scams • Cure- all remedies or “scientific breakthrough” • Free medical products or devices • Upfront payment required or a promise of a product that is not covered by insurance Office of the Attorney General’s Health Care Bureau can help 877-305-5145

  9. Help from the Attorney General’s Office

  10. Steps to Filing and Resolving a Complaint Contact OAG to file a Review Resolution complaint • Direct to appropriate department • Contact the business or organization • Gather information • Investigate and work the case • In person • Open a case if needed or make referral • Initiate mediation • Phone • Assign an advocate or mediator • Report results • Online

  11. Questions and Answers

  12. Key Contacts • Consumer Fraud Lines 800-386-5438 Chicago 800-243-0618 Springfield 800-243-0607 Carbondale • Identity Theft Line 866-999-5630 • Health Care Line 877-305-5145 • Charitable Trust Line 312-814-2595 • Crime Victims Assistance 800-228-3368 • Linea Gratuita en Espanol 866-310-8398 IllinoisAttorneyGeneral.gov To arrange a presentation…Outreach@ILAttorneyGeneral.gov

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