TDCI Warns Consumers of Nationwide Social Security, Homeland Security Scams

Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI)

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is advising Tennessee consumers to be wary of callers purporting to represent the Social Security Administration (SSA) or the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in light of recent warnings from both agencies about nationwide telephone impersonation scams.

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How to protect yourself from Common Scams

Consumer Reports Money Adviser February Issue

Yonkers, NY – Whether it’s fake checks, bogus products and services, or identity theft, it seems there’s always someone out there trying to make suckers out of us. Scams can cost consumers hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.

It’s not easy to spot a scam, even for savvy consumers. The editors of Consumer Reports Money Adviser point out some common schemes and the precautions you can take: [Read more]