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Fraud & Consumer Protection

August 2025

A Fine Way to Get Scammed

In this week’s scam, you receive a text message that appears to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The text states that you must pay a traffic fine by a certain date. If you don’t pay on time, your vehicle registration will be suspended, and you’ll lose your driving privileges.
 

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Stay Smart This Back-to-School Season: Common Scams to Watch Out For

As students and parents gear up for another school year, it’s not just about notebooks and dorm supplies—it’s also a time when scammers ramp up their efforts.

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IRS and Tax Scams

Every year, the bad guys take advantage of innocent taxpayers, like you, who are patiently waiting on their tax return. Last year, the IRS noticed a significant increase in phishing attempts to steal money or tax data, therefore you must be on high alert.

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Invisible Threat: How Scammers Are Using Gemini to Trick You

In this week's scam, cybercriminals are using Google Workspace's Gemini AI tool to try to trick you in an unusual way. You receive an email that appears ordinary, and it doesn’t have any suspicious links or attachments. But if you ask Gemini to summarize it, the results seem alarming. 

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