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	Avoiding Scams Against Immigrants (Separate Website) Whether you're renewing your Green Card, becoming a citizen, or trying to choose the right forms, immigration issues can be complicated - and it's important to do things right. Use the resources on this page to help you spot and avoid scams, and find the right kind of help. By: Federal Trade Commission


	Credit and Debit Card Scams General information about credit and debit card scams: how to avoid them and what to do if you think you are a victim. By: Northwest Justice Project Other Formats: PDF File


	Filing an Online Complaint with the Attorney General's Office (Separate Website) The AG's web site provides information on resolving consumer complaints and how to file a complaint in the event your problem cannot be resolved. By: Washington State Attorney General Read this in: Spanish / Español


	OnGuardOnline.Gov (Separate Website) Provides practical tips from the government and the tech industry to help you be on guard against internet fraud, secure your computer and protect your personal information. By: Federal Trade Commission


	Senior Fraud (Separate Website) Consumers lose billions of dollars each year to fraud. People over age 50 are especially vulnerable and account for over half of all victims, according to a study conducted by AARP. People who commit these types of crimes, “con criminals,” often target older people knowing they have spent a lifetime earning their savings. Con criminals go wherever they can to find money to steal. They use everyday tools—the mailbox, the telephone, the Internet—to reach into your pocketbook. By: Washington State Attorney General


	Shopping for Money Wire Transfers (Separate Website) Learn about how to avoid money wire transfer fraud and hidden fees and costs. By: National Consumer Law Center Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , Korean / 한국어 , Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Español , Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt


	Work at Home Schemes (Separate Website) When money's tight, work-at-home opportunities can sound like just the thing to make ends meet. Some even promise a refund if you don't succeed. But the reality is many of these jobs are scams. By: Federal Trade Commission Read this in: Spanish / Español


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