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60 and over in the time of COVID-19? Read on.

Jennifer Leach

I know, 60-year-olds. You’re not old. In fact, we’ve found that, when people think “old,” they think of someone about 10 years older than they are right now.

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Got student loan debt? Read this.

Ari Lazarus

You’ve probably seen ads for companies that can help you lower — or even totally get rid of — your student loan debt. Some of those companies make promises they can’t keep. 

Consumer Alert

Now more than ever, spot the scams with #FTCScamBingo

Jennifer Leach

During the Coronavirus outbreak, many people are working from home — and maybe even, for the first time in a long time, answering calls from unfamiliar phone numbers.

Consumer Alert

Sprays and pills that cure it all? Not true.

Rosario Méndez

Marketers try to sell us things like sprays and pills that supposedly cure it all, help us lose weight, get rid of wrinkles, and more.

Consumer Alert

Look before they ship

Lesley Fair

You’ve spotted a gotta-have-it item online. You’ve looked into the price, product details, and return information. Ready to click the BUY button?

Consumer Alert

FTC: Detox tea claims are hard to swallow

Colleen Tressler

Looking to improve your health or lose a few pounds? Maybe detox teas promoted by celebrities on social media have caught your eye.

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What's a money mule scam?

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle

Scammers may try to use you to move stolen money. If you help them, you could be what law enforcement calls a money mule.

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Welcome to NCPW 2020

Andrew Smith

Welcome to National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2020. Today kicks off the 23rd year of one of the FTC’s biggest annual events.