June 2018

Have you ever gotten a call about a debt that isn’t yours?

July is Military Consumer Month.

Recently, someone showed up at the door of the FTC to ask about his prize. He had a mailing saying he’d won $5 million – and the FTC had “certified and verified” it.

If you’re in a small business,

At the FTC, our mission is to protect consumers, including small business owners. That’s why, when we see scammers taking money from small businesses, we step in.

While lava from the Kilauea volcano eruption continues to flow, it’s not too early to begin taking stock and developing a recovery plan.

Natural disasters and weather emergencies are in the news.

The FTC protects consumers by stopping unfair, deceptive or fraudulent practices in the marketplace.

Planning a summer vacation?

Would you be tempted by an online business training program that promises you could earn thousands of dollars a month working from home? I wouldn’t blame you if you were.

Instead of min(d)ing their own business, are scammers using your computer as their virtual ATM?

Looking for stronger ways to protect your credit? Thanks to a new federal law, soon you can get free credit freezes and year-long fraud alerts.

A common phrase in the world of charities is that there are many ways to give.

Hey computer users, it’s time for a pop quiz.

You get a card, call, or email telling you that you won! Maybe it’s a lottery, sweepstakes, or some other prize. The person calling is excited and can’t wait for you to get your winnings.

Sick of getting robocalls and other unwanted calls?