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Consumer Alert

Spotting scammy emails

Emily Wu

Let’s say you get an email about a charge to your credit card for something you aren’t expecting or don’t want.

Consumer Alert

Fake prize offers don’t pay

Bridget Small

The pandemic has caused financial distress because of lost jobs, income, and homes, and emotional distress because of social isolation.

Consumer Alert

When it comes to scams, let’s look out for one another

Daniel Kaufman

This pandemic has brought lots of side effects. Lost jobs, lost income, and lost homes are themes we see around the country — and scammers know just how to take advantage of these worries.

Consumer Alert

Free winter weather emergency tips from the FTC

Colleen Tressler

Winter this year is turning out to have its own set of weather-related emergencies — and right now, all in the midst of a pandemic. Lots of us are really ready for the winter of 2021 to be over.