Outsmart the scammers!
Protect Yourself from Scams
Bad actors are always on the lookout for new ways to part you from your money. DCDL will never call, email, or text asking for your personal information, and we have resources to help you learn how to spot email, online, and phone scams and avoid getting ripped off.
- Not sure if that email, text, or phone call is someone trying to steal your money? Consumer Reports has a list of new and popular scams and how to tell if someone is legit (or not). Log into Consumer Reports with your DCDL card and check out their great Scam Protection Guide. Want to read more? Browse this list of articles on how to protect yourself from scams.
- Prefer to watch a learning video? Login to LinkedIn Learning with your DCDL card and watch their video on Avoiding Phishing Scams. Find a full list of videos about foiling scammers here.
- If you’re 55+, our friends at SourcePoint offer regular classes on protecting yourself from scams. They will host “How Tech Can Help” on June 5. You can also check their online calendar here.
- The FBI’s official site is constantly updating their information on new scams, and offer tips to help you stay safe.
- Learn more about the common types of scams targeting Ohioans. Have you been targeted by, or the victim of, a scam? Report it to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
And don’t forget, DCDL will never call, email, or text you asking for personal information like your date of birth or credit card number! If you have questions or concerns, you can always call us at 740.362.3861 or email us at askus@delawarelibrary.org.
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