Tips to stay safe from scams

Sponsored by& JPMorganChase Anyone can be a victim of a scam or fraud. Scammers are always looking for ways to trick consumers out of their hard-earned money, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. Being alert and informed are the best defenses to stop scammers in their tracks. It’s important to know the signs of a scam and always protect your personal information and account numbers—those are the things scammers want the most.& In general, remember that anything that sounds extremely urgent, too good to be true, or suspicious, is likely a scam.& You can ignore, block and delete calls and messages that you don’t recognize. If suspicious message says something is wrong with a transaction or charge on your accounts, don’t trust caller ID and call the number on the back of your card.& Some common scams include: Scammers can impersonate banks, utility companies, and government agencies to trick consumers out of money. Scammers will contact victims via call or text, demanding money to ensure something doesn’t happen to their accounts. Sometimes, they say they need your account information to investigate suspicious activity. They “spoof” or trick you by impersonating the caller...