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About Us

WakeUp Fraud Prevention: A Community United Against Fraud

We are a non-profit project that provides free advice, resources, and real-world examples to help everyone avoid scams.

Our mission: protect the most vulnerable through education, awareness, and direct access to official reporting agencies.

WakeUp Initiative is an independent nonprofit. We are not affiliated with any government agency. All resources are for educational purposes. Report crimes directly through the official hotlines provided.

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Regulatory Authority

We direct victims to the following official U.S. regulatory authorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. We are not a government agency. We only provide resources and prevention education.

Always report fraud to official hotlines and authorities listed on our site (e.g., FTC, FBI, USPIS).

No. We are an independent nonprofit initiative. We collaborate with communities, not as a government body.

No. We do not offer legal advice. We only share prevention resources and direct victims to proper authorities.

Through awareness campaigns, trainings, and educational resources that empower people to recognize and avoid fraud.

Yes. All of our prevention resources, guides, and trainings are publicly accessible and free of charge.

Absolutely! We welcome volunteers, educators, and community leaders to join our mission in fraud prevention.

You can subscribe to our newsletter, follow our social media, and regularly check the WakeUp website for new updates.
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Hotlines (Quick List)

If you are a victim of fraud or identity theft, contact one of these official hotlines immediately.

FTC: 1-877-382-4357 ReportFraud.ftc.gov FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center ic3.gov
DOJ Elder Fraud Hotline: 1-833-372-8311
USPIS Mail Fraud: 1-877-876-2455
Identity Theft Resource Center: 1-888-400-5530
National Center for Disaster Fraud: 1-866-720-5721
State Attorney General Offices: Find Your State AG
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