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Win up to $6,500 for your best video!

Educate the public on financial scams with a video in 60-second or less.

Are you ready to showcase your creativity and make a difference? This is your chance to use your video skills to educate the public on avoiding financial scams. If you are one of the winners, you will receive a cash prize and have your video featured on payments industry platforms, reaching thousands of viewers! Be part of the solution by empowering Americans with the knowledge to navigate the digital world and protect their hard-earned money.

Why Enter?

  • Take a stand against financial scams.
  • Turn your creativity into cash.
  • Boost your portfolio and go viral.
  • Gain exposure to the financial community.

Think you can create a winning video?

  • Check out the rules.
  • Contest launches October 1. Stay tuned for more info.
  • Looking for some inspiration? Visit our Helpful Tips.

Some content examples may be

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Cryptocurrency scams

Fraudsters lure victims into fake cryptocurrency investments.

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Gift card scams

Scammers convince victims to pay for something or settle fake debts using gift cards, which are difficult to trace once redeemed.

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Money mule scams

Targets unknowingly assist criminals in money laundering by transferring stolen money or goods.

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Rental scams

Fraudsters post fake rental listings, collect deposits or rent from victims, then disappear without providing the property.

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Sweepstakes / lottery scams

Victims are falsely told they're a winner but must pay fees or provide personal information to claim prizes.

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Help Wanted/Job scams

Scammers post fake job openings to collect personal information or solicit payment for training or equipment.

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Family Emergency Scams

Scammers pose as a relative in distress, asking victims to urgently send money.

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Puppy scams

Fraudsters post fake ads for puppies online, asking for payment upfront.

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Romance scams

Scammers build fake relationships online to gain trust, then exploit victims by asking for money under false pretenses.