Scam guides for North Carolina seniors and families

• Is that call from a "deputy" about missed jury duty or a warrant a scam?

  Callers posing as sheriff's deputies who say you missed jury duty and must pay a fine at a Bitcoin ATM.

• Is that USPS "missed delivery" text a scam?

  Texts that pretend to be USPS, UPS or FedEx and ask for a small redelivery fee.

• Is that unpaid NC toll text a scam?

  Fake "unpaid toll" texts, including messages pretending to be NC Quick Pass.

• Is that "Medicare" call a scam? What North Carolina seniors should know

  Fake Medicare and Social Security calls, especially during open enrollment.

• Is that Forsyth County "property records" deed letter a scam?

  Mailed letters asking Forsyth County homeowners to pay for a copy of their deed.

• Is that "you're not registered to vote" text a scam? How North Carolina voters can check

  Fake voter-registration texts and "campaign investment" pitches.

• Is that "grandchild in trouble" call a scam?

  Family emergency calls, including AI-cloned voices, asking for money right away.

• Is that virus pop-up or "tech support" call a scam?

  Pop-ups and calls claiming your computer has a virus, plus fake "refund" tricks.

• Is that "fraud alert" text from your bank a scam?

  Texts asking you to confirm a charge, followed by a fake "fraud department" call.

• Someone wants gift cards, crypto, or a wire. Is it a scam?

  Demands to pay with gift cards, cryptocurrency, a Bitcoin ATM, or a wire.

• Is my online sweetheart a romance scammer?

  Online relationships that turn into requests for money.

Think you've been targeted? Call the NC Department of Justice at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM or see where to report a scam.