Fraud Prevention and Online Safety Resources

In an effort to help bring more awareness to the growing concerns related to Fraud in Erath County, the Erath County Sheriff's Department is providing the following links to help prevent Fraud and to further educate the community on ways to protect themselves from Fraud and how to be safe online.


9 Steps to Protect Against Credit Card Fraud Now

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/09/protect-against-credit-card-fraud-now/index.htm


How to Protect Yourself from the Three Biggest Types of Homebuyer Fraud

https://www.redfin.com/blog/2016/10/how-to-protect-yourself-from-the-three-biggest-types-of-homebuyer-fraud.html


16 Tips for Avoiding Online Fraud and Identity Theft

http://us.norton.com/16-tips-for-avoiding-online-fraud-and-identity-theft/article


The Guide to Understanding Vehicle History Reports

http://www.lagrangecountrydodge.com/blog/2016/October/24/guide-to-understanding-vehicle-history-reports.htm


6 Tips to Prevent Fraud and Identity Theft for Your Kids

http://blogs.hrblock.com/2015/09/25/6-tips-to-prevent-fraud-and-identity-theft-for-your-kids/


Fraud Prevention Tips Everybody Should Know (But Doesn’t)

http://www.businessinsider.com/10-fraud-prevention-tips-you-havent-heard-over-and-over-2012-3


Fraud Prevention Options

https://www.retirementliving.com/best-identity-theft-protection


The Step-by-Step Guide to Finding, Hiring, and Working with Contractors

http://www.homeadvisor.com/r/guide-to-hiring-a-contractor/


8 Tips for How Seniors Can Protect Themselves from Money Scams

https://www.ncoa.org/economic-security/money-management/scams-security/protection-from-scams/


11 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft While Traveling

http://www.independenttraveler.com/travel-tips/travelers-ed/11-ways-to-prevent-identity-theft-while-traveling


Phone scam information

http://backgroundchecks.org/reverse-phone-lookup/phone-scams


COVID-19 financial scams

https://www.uponarriving.com/covid-scams/


National Cybersecurity Alliance - Stay Safe Online
https://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/