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Cracking down on fake COVID-19 cures
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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FTC Announces Auto Buyers Study Reports
Many of us depend on our cars — for work, errands, shuttling kids, and visiting loved ones.
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If you were prescribed Suboxone® film, you may be eligible to get money
The FTC sued the makers of Suboxone®, a prescription drug to treat opioid addiction, alleging they were preventing patients from choosing lower priced generic versions of the drug.
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MyLife accused of posting misleading background reports
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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Volkswagen repays $9.5 billion to car owners and lessees
You might remember that, back in 2016, the FTC sued and then settled with Volkswagen and Porsche over t
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Explore data to find scams near you
Scams happen everywhere: in every region, state, and community across the country, including your own.
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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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Hang up on business imposter scams
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
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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Big FTC win against student loan debt relief firm
Just about a year ago, we told you about a case the FTC brought against a student loan debt re
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Keep calm and avoid Coronavirus scams
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
Yesterday some high-profile people had their Twitter accounts hacked by scammers who
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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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Utility company calling? Don’t fall for it.
Every day, millions of people who have lost their jobs are making difficult choices about how to pay their bills.
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Scammers impersonate the FTC, too
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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Protecting your small business, one video at a time
Small businesses like yours are important. They create jobs, support a competitive marketplace, and lift up local communities.
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Online seller failed to ship next-day PPE as promised
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
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
As the Coronavirus continues to spread, you may be looking for ways to make money without ever stepping foot outside your door.
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Scams in online sales: when orders don’t arrive
When local stores ran out of the supplies we needed to manage COVID-19, many of us turned to online sources.