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How can I report scams?

What you can do:

The North Carolina Department of Justice suggests that consumers verify that a website or business is legitimate before providing money or private information.

According to The Associated Press, individuals who believe they may have been victims of a scam can file a complaint with the department.

The department also recommends submitting reports to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and the Federal Trade Commission .

The Source: Information for this story was provided through analysis of Federal Trade Commission data provided to Enlace Latino NC by The Associated Press. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.