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Consumer Alert

The FTC will never ask you to send money

Andrew Johnson

If someone claiming to be with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) contacts you and asks you to send money, it’s a scam. Do not pay.

Consumer Alert

New easy money con, same old tricks

Emma Fletcher

What would you give for a turnkey system to earn six figures in 90 days or less, all while working from home? That’s what the defendants behind Digital Altitude promised.

Consumer Alert

How scammers make you pay

Lois C. Greisman

Here’s one of the top questions we get from people: Is this a scam?

Consumer Alert

Phantom debt collectors impersonate law firms

Colleen Tressler

Getting a call from a debt collector can be stressful. But it can be downright frightening when the caller uses lies, profanity and threats to try to get you to pay.

Consumer Alert

A government program that pays your bills?

Sana Chriss

Have you heard about a government program that will pay your monthly bills for an up-front payment or processing fee? Here’s a short version of the rest of this post: It’s a scam. Don’t do it.

Consumer Alert

How to spot a car wrap scam

Aditi Jhaveri

Have you seen ads promising easy money if you shrink-wrap your car — with ads for brands like Monster Energy, Red Bull, or Pepsi?