Consumer Alert
Want to work from home? Spot the scams first
These days, working from home is pretty common. It’s a win-win for both those hoping to avoid a commute, and companies looking for talent from all over the world.
Consumer Alert
Share your experiences to help stop bogus money-making offers
Companies offering jobs, business opportunities, investments, or other money-making opportunities often talk about how much money you can make.
Consumer Alert
FTC sends third round of refunds to people who lost money to business coaching scam
One of our favorite things to do at the FTC — whenever possible — is to return money to people who lost it to scammers. That’s what we’re doing today.
Consumer Alert
FTC puts over 1,100 businesses on notice about deceptive money-making claims
Companies offering work, training, business opportunities, investments, or other money-making opportunities often try to grab your attention by talking about how much money you can make.
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What To Know About Cryptocurrency and Scams
Confused about cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin or Ether (associated with Ethereum)? You’re not alone.
Consumer Alert
The training program trap: deceptive financing
Have you ever thought about paying for a training program to learn how to invest in real estate or start an online business?
