Consumer Alert
Scam emails demand Bitcoin, threaten blackmail
The FTC uses the information it gets from people who report scams to keep close watch on trends, so we can alert you to changes.
Consumer Alert
Don’t click links in unsolicited text messages
You might be seeing text messages promising money – maybe the economic impact payments, loans for small businesses, or an offer for money you can get.
Consumer Alert
Economic impact payments for U.S. citizens abroad
Are you a United States citizen living abroad?
COVID-19 scam reports, by the numbers
If you’re a regular reader of this blog — or of the news, you know that scammers are out in force, taking advantage of all aspects of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Consumer Alert
FTC sends more warnings to sellers of scam Coronavirus treatments
Last month, the FTC and FDA sen
Consumer Alert
Looking for work after Coronavirus layoffs?
Have you been laid off due to the Coronavirus? Or maybe your small business shut down?
Consumer Alert
Hang up on tech support calls
It can be frustrating to have problems with your computer, especially now that so many people are working from home.
Consumer Alert
Coronavirus checks: flattening the scam curve
There’s a lot to worry about when it comes to the Coronavirus crisis, including the new ways scammers are using the economic impact payments (so-called “stimulus checks”) to trick people.
Consumer Alert
Avoid scams while finding help during quarantine
Older adults may be hard hit by the coronavirus – and scammers prey on that.