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Refund and Recovery Scams

If you’ve been scammed, someone might promise to help you get your money back –– if you pay in advance. That’s another scam.
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What To Know About Advance-Fee Loans

Some companies promise you a low-interest loan or credit card, but want a fee first. They’re scams. Learn the warning signs.
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Robocalls

If you answer the phone and hear a recorded message instead of a live person, it's a robocall. Robocalls trying to sell you something are almost always illegal. Many are also probably scams. Here’s what to know about robocalls and what to do about them.
Consumer Alert

Free cruise? Try illegal robocall with an upsell.

Amy Hebert

The recorded message made it sound easy — take a phone survey and get two free tickets to go on a cruise. But, you guessed it, it wasn’t that simple.

Consumer Alert

Self-defense against scams

Bridget Small

To everyone who hangs up on unwanted calls, learns about the latest scams, and checks with friends about suspicious offers: good news!