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Cracking down on fake COVID-19 cures

Jabari Cook

If you or a loved one has COVID-19, you might feel hopeful about products that guarantee you the treatment or cure you’re looking for.

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MyLife accused of posting misleading background reports

Seena Gressin
If you’re looking for a job, an apartment, or a loan, there’s a good chance that someone will be looking at you — closely. They may search for your name online or order a background report.
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Explore data to find scams near you

Jabari Cook

Scams happen everywhere: in every region, state, and community across the country, including your own.

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Hang up on business imposter scams

Jabari Cook

Scammers love to use the same old tricks in new ways. One of their favorites is to pose as a business or government official to pressure you into sending them money or personal information.

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USS Bonhomme Richard – giving to sailors in need

Carol Kando-Pineda

You may have seen reports of the fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard. Dozens of sailors fled the burning ship and lost all their possessions.

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Keep calm and avoid Coronavirus scams

Sachit Gali

One thing we know about scammers is that they follow the headlines. So it’s not surprising that we’ve seen so many Coronavirus-related scams recently.

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Avoiding a cryptocurrency scam

Cristina Miranda

Yesterday some high-profile people had their Twitter accounts hacked by scammers who

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Scammers impersonate the FTC, too

Juliana Gruenwald Henderson
Scammers never seem to run out of new ways to try to take your money or steal your identity, especially in times of crisis like the one we’re living through now.
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Online seller failed to ship next-day PPE as promised

Colleen Tressler

Facemasks and other types of personal protective equipment (PPE) have been in high demand since the COVID pandemic began. Many people have flocked to online retailers to place orders.

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Activate your EIP Visa debit card now

Cristina Miranda

Did you get an Economic Impact Payment VISA debit card in the mail from the U.S. Department of the Treasury?

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Steer clear of work-at-home scams

Sachit Gali

As the Coronavirus continues to spread, you may be looking for ways to make money without ever stepping foot outside your door.