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| You receive an outrageous telephone call from the collection agency saying you have failed to pay a bill for nearly $20,000. You explain that the correct name was used but the billing address for the account was wrong. Soon you hear from a bank in another state that you are overdrawn by $5,000 in a checking account you didn’t know you had. | Identity theft |
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| Over your head in debt? Bill collectors harassing you? Can’t sleep? We can help. We can find credit for you. It’s guaranteed! Call 1-800-123-4567. | Loan scam |
| Need cash today? Can’t wait until you get paid? You can get $50 to $500 in 15 minutes. No credit checks! | Payday loan |
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| You receive an e-mail from your bank indicating suspicious activity. You are directed to click on the link to update your personal information to protect your account. | Phishing scheme |
