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Mesa Police Department FraudSTOP
 Welcome
to Mesa FraudSTOP, a program of the Mesa
Police Department committed to educating our older adult residents about fraud.
We offer educational materials, as well as presentations to community groups.
This web class on "Fraud Schemes and Con Games" was designed to expand the reach
of the program to those residents who are unable to attend a presentation.
Please review the information provided and complete the Fraud Quiz at the end of
the class to be eligible to receive free fraud reminder items (you must be a
resident of Mesa).
Introduction
Arizona consumers lose approximately $200 million to fraudulent schemes each
year, according to the Office of the Arizona Attorney General. Although many
people think they are too savvy to fall for a fraud scheme, anyone can be a
victim of fraud -- the educated, the socially active, the young and the old. Con
artists enter your life through the mail, the phone, the computer, or in person.
They may even pitch their product in a legitimate local newspaper. Although
there are many types of fraudulent schemes and con games, they all share the
same goal -- to separate you from your money. They also share the tactic of
offering you something, but requiring something from you first. This
"something" is either your money or your personal information that will give
them access to your money. In addition, if you participate in just one of these
fraudulent schemes, your name will be placed on a "sucker" or "mooch" list and
you will be inundated with mail and phone calls about other "opportunities."
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