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Fraud & Scams
FTC, FBI IC3, identity theft, romance scams, tax fraud
Updated Jun 26, 202619 guides Worker rightsWorkplace
EEOC, OSHA, wage theft, harassment, unsafe conditions
Updated Jun 26, 20264 guidesConsumer Rights
10 guides
Updated Jun 2026Government
10 guides
Updated Jun 2026Community
9 guides
Updated Jun 2026Health
3 guides
Updated Jun 2026Environmental
3 guides
Updated Jun 2026Report by State
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Updated Jun 2026Need a city or state-specific answer?
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Read our disclaimer →- FTC & FBI IC3 for fraud guides
- EEOC & OSHA for workplace guides
- EPA & state AGs for environmental issues
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“I was scammed out of $3,200 on Facebook Marketplace. This site walked me to the FTC and my local AG. Got my money back within 4 weeks.”
“My employer withheld overtime pay for months. The DOL complaint link here led to a $2,400 back-pay settlement. Easy to follow.”
“Landlord wouldn’t fix a broken heater in winter. Found the local housing authority through the state lookup and it was resolved in 48 hours.”
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Every guide includes a “Last reviewed” date and links directly to .gov sources. We update phone numbers and forms as soon as agencies change them.