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Consumer Alert

Western Union refunds scam alert

Karen Dodge

We’ve heard that people are getting official-looking emails about the Western Union settlement. The thing to know is that you cannot apply for a refund by email.

Consumer Alert

Korean-language information from the FTC

Bridget Small

Scams affect people in every community, and the FTC offers information in several languages to help them spot and avoid fraud.

Consumer Alert

Western Union refund alert

Karen Dodge

The deadline to ask for your money back from the FTC’s settlement with Western Union is now May 31, 2018.

Consumer Alert

The FTC will never ask you to send money

Andrew Johnson

If someone claiming to be with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) contacts you and asks you to send money, it’s a scam. Do not pay.

Consumer Alert

Has an online love interest asked you for money?

Colleen Tressler

Looking to start a new relationship? For some, that may mean meeting a new love interest online. Word to the wise: sometimes it’s best to lead with your head and not your heart.

Consumer Alert

How scammers make you pay

Lois C. Greisman

Here’s one of the top questions we get from people: Is this a scam?