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This holiday season, help friends and family avoid a scam
When you talk with friends and family over the holidays, you may hear about new puppies, old sports rivalries, and dreams of the next vacation.
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Phone Scams
People lose a lot of money to phone scams — sometimes their life savings. Scammers have figured out countless ways to cheat you out of your money over the phone.
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1, 2, 3 videos to help you stop unwanted calls
It can be frustrating to deal with a bunch of unwanted calls. If you answer them, you might hear a recorded message of someone trying to sell you something.
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A deceptive credit card interest rate reduction offer
Monthly credit card bills can be a drag, especially when you’re feeling financially strapped.
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Promises for lower credit card interest rates weren’t true
When you’re having trouble paying your credit card bills, getting a lower interest rate to keep your balance in check could be a game changer.
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Robocall reports still down, FTC still fighting
A couple months ago, we told you the good news that people had been reporting getting fewer robocalls, and we t
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Scammers are using COVID-19 messages to scam people
Scammers are experts at shifting tactics and changing their messages to catch you off guard.
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The FTC keeps attacking robocalls
Have you noticed lately that you’re getting fewer robocalls? Yes, way too many calls are still coming, and we’re fully engaged on that issue.
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Socially distancing from COVID-19 robocall scams
Scammers – and scammy companies – are using illegal robocalls to profit from Coronavirus-related fears.