Fake Check Scams
If someone you don’t know sends you a check and asks for money back, that’s a scam.
Fake checks come in many forms. They might look like business or personal checks, cashier’s checks, money orders
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The top frauds of 2019
Each year, the FTC takes a hard look at the number of reports people make to our Consumer Sentinel Network.
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Get help dealing with 2020’s weather emergencies
So far, this year has seen devastating wildfires, earthquakes, tornadoes and flooding, crippling snow and ice storms.
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Putting cash in the mail
We’ve been warning you about scammers asking you to pay with gift cards or
Donating Safely and Avoiding Scams
When you decide to support a cause you care about, you want your donation to count. Doing some research and planning your giving can help ensure your donations get where they’ll do good. Here are tips
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How scammers make you pay
Here’s one of the top questions we get from people: Is this a scam?
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Payments you didn’t authorize could be a scam
Usually, when I pay with a check, I write it out and sign it, or I direct my bank to send it on my behalf.
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A new dog…and scammers’ old tricks
Lots of people feel the urge to cuddle and care for a puppy –