The Oak Island Police Department often receives questions regarding scams and other fraud attempts. In addition to hosting regular fraud prevention presentations, we have provided a list of common fraud types, along with resources to help fight these attempts to take advantage of your finances.

Common Scam Types Include:

• Credit, Debt, & Loans
  
• Phony Prizes & Sales
  
• Health Fraud
  
• Money Making
  
• Tech Scams
  
• Scams of the Heart
  
• Identity Theft
  
• Fraud Against Senior Citizens

If you feel that you have been targeted by a scammer or are the victim of a scam, do not hesitate to contact the Police Department or one of the agencies listed below, to file a complaint.

• NC Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division: 1-877-5-NO-SCAM (1-877-566-1886) or ncdoj.gov/protecting-consumers
• Federal Trade Commission: www.consumer.ftc.gov
  
• AARP: www.aarp.org 
  
• FBI Internet Crimes Division: www.IC3.gov 
  
• National Consumer League: www.fraud.org
• Brunswick County Sheriff's Office: www.brunswicksheriff.com/resources/latest-scams