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The Scam Exposed

The Scam Exposed

A phishing site impersonating other websites has been reported at r9wrgz.webwave.dev. This site has been reported 16 times and is a threat to seniors and other citizens in the USA. The site is designed to trick people into giving away their personal information.

The scam works by creating a fake website that looks like a real one, but is actually a trap to steal your information. The warning signs of this scam include a website that asks for your personal information, such as your social security number or bank account information, without a legitimate reason.

Warning Signs

  • A website that asks for your personal information without a legitimate reason
  • A website that has a suspicious or unfamiliar URL
  • A website that has poor grammar or spelling

To stay safe, it is important to be cautious when visiting websites, especially those that ask for your personal information. Make sure to check the URL of the website to ensure it is legitimate, and never give away your personal information without a legitimate reason.

Simple steps to stay safe include being cautious when clicking on links, keeping your antivirus software up to date, and never giving away your personal information without verifying the website is legitimate.

Think you were contacted by this? Do not send money or share codes. Report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov, or call the National Elder Fraud Hotline at 833-372-8311.

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If you already sent money or shared information, act fast. Follow these steps in order.

1

Call Your Bank or Card Company Immediately

Use the number on the back of your card, not any number the caller gave you. Ask them to freeze the transaction or account.

2

Call the National Elder Fraud Hotline

Free help, 7 days a week.

Call 1-833-372-8311
3

Report It to the Government

File a free report at the Federal Trade Commission so they can investigate.

Go to reportfraud.ftc.gov