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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Protecting small business from imposters
Opening a business requires planning, elbow grease, and probably some paperwork to register your new company with your state or local government.
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Mind your work-at-home business
Starting a work-at-home business can give you the flexibility to set your own hours and be your own boss.
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Mobile Payment Apps: How To Avoid a Scam When You Use One
Mobile payment apps can be a convenient way to send and receive money with your smartphone.
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Car wrap scam targets college students
If you have a car, you know how expensive the upkeep can be. Gas, maintenance, parking – the whole lot.
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‘Tis the season for ‘open enrollment’ scams
Winter is coming, which means open enrollment season is here.
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Scams and older consumers: Looking at the data
The FTC just sent a report to Congress called Protecting Older Consumers 2018-2019.