From an early age we are taught to focus on personal safety, learning to protect ourselves from danger whenever possible. In time, we learn that personal safety includes many areas of our lives, and should also include maintaining and protecting our financial wellness. One way that we can maintain our financial wellness is to be vigilant about […]
Personal Safety: Protecting Yourself From Scams
WRITTEN BY: Amanda Woods, M.Ed. Healthy Finances Program Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension
REVIEWED BY: Melanie S. Hart, M.S. Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension & Shawna Hite, Healthy People Program Specialist, OSU Extension Family & Consumer Sciences
SOURCES:
- https://www.ftc.gov
- http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov
REFERENCES:
- http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Consumers/Consumer-Tips/Consumer-Tips-Scams
- http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Consumers
- https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0060-10-ways-avoid-fraud
- https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0003-phishing
- http://ftc.gov/idtheft
- http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Consumers/Scams
- http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Consumers/File-A-Complaint.aspx