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Shopping online? Watch this video first

Jabari Cook

In this age of social distancing, more and more of our favorite stores now offer ways to score great deals online.

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Health product claims and false guarantees

Lisa Lake

If you’re looking for help with chronic pain, you might come across over-the-counter devices promising powerful, drug-free relief.

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The IRS won’t call about your stimulus money

Lisa Lake

Most people have already gotten their economic stimulus payments, but the Internal Revenue Service is still sending them out. If you haven’t gotten

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Fraudulent funders = big woes for small businesses

Lisa Lake

At some point in running your small business or organization, you may need financing to grow or keep things running. That’s a need very much on business owners’ minds right now.

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Dealing with a deceased relative’s debt

Ari Lazarus

Especially during this time of crisis, dealing with the death of a loved one is hard. Dealing with a debt collector calling about their debts can make it even harder.

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Kohl’s must give records to identity theft victims

Bridget Small

Imagine a thief used your information to buy things at Kohl’s – or used your Kohl’s credit card to go on a shopping spree. You’d want to get the records to prove it and clear up your good name.

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Donating in difficult times

Jennifer Leach

These days, there are just so many reasons why people want to do to something to help, to make a difference, to take action.

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Is a scammer getting unemployment benefits in your name?

Seena Gressin

In a large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, imposters are filing claims for unemployment benefits, using the names and personal information of people who have not filed

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Hurricane season 2020 and COVID-19

Colleen Tressler

June 1 is the official start of hurricane season, and now is a great time to make a plan to deal with weather emergencies.

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How to avoid COVID-19 government imposter scams

Lois Greisman, Associate Director, Division of Marketing Practices, FTC

Many of us are paying close attention to the guidance from federal, state, and local governments during this COVID-19 health emergency.