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econsumer.gov is where you can report international scams and learn about other steps you can take to combat fraud. Your complaints help consumer protection agencies around the world spot trends and work together to prevent international scams.
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ICPEN Fraud Prevention Month - Dark Patterns
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Explore the latest complaint trend data received through econsumer.gov at this interactive dashboard.
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