Tag: All Scams

“I lost my wallet and ID. I’m stranded — please wire money.”

Recently, someone showed up at the door of the FTC to ask about his prize. He had a mailing saying he’d won $5 million – and the FTC had “certified and verified” it.

If you’re in a small business,

At the FTC, our mission is to protect consumers, including small business owners. That’s why, when we see scammers taking money from small businesses, we step in.

Would you be tempted by an online business training program that promises you could earn thousands of dollars a month working from home? I wouldn’t blame you if you were.

Hey computer users, it’s time for a pop quiz.

You get a card, call, or email telling you that you won! Maybe it’s a lottery, sweepstakes, or some other prize. The person calling is excited and can’t wait for you to get your winnings.

Did you lose money to a scam, wiring the money via Western Union between January 1, 2004 and January 19, 2017?

Scammers need a good story to get to your wallet. Once they find one that works, they use it again and again.

Who wouldn’t love to be that winner you see on TV holding a great big sweepstakes check?