Skip to main content

The Latest in Consumer Advice

Consumer Alerts

Consumer Alert

Spot holiday job scams

Jim Kreidler
Lots of folks look for jobs during the holiday season to make some extra cash or pay bills. But scammers follow seasonal employment trends, too, advertising jobs the same way honest employers do. They’re looking for any opportunity to steal your money and personal information. Do you know how to spot them?
Buying and Owning a Car

Get consumer alerts

More from the FTC
A park with buildings

Report to help fight fraud!

Protect your community by reporting fraud,
scams, and bad business practices.

Report fraud

Pass it on logo

Pass It On

The truth is that sharing what you know can help
protect someone who you know from a scam.

Share now

More Tips and Advice

Defend yourself against fraud and stay financially secure with tools and resources for service members, veterans, and families.

Consumer protection basics... plain and simple.

Order free publications for consumers and businesses.