Consumer Alert
FTC’s top tips for Financial Literacy Month
April is Financial Literacy Month, and a great time to get your personal finances on track. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
Consumer Alert
Get-rich scheme sold to wannabe Amazon sellers
“Get started selling on Amazon and make $5,000 - $10,000 in the next 30 days… even if you’ve never sold anything online before.” That’s one of the pitches the promoters of a large get-rich scheme u
Consumer Alert
FTC sues telemarketers over Do Not Call violations
If you’re on the Do Not Call Registry, companies shouldn’t call you out of the blue to try and sell you something. In fact, it’s usually illegal.
Consumer Alert
Western Union refunds scam alert
We’ve heard that people are getting official-looking emails about the Western Union settlement. The thing to know is that you cannot apply for a refund by email.
How to Stop Unwanted Calls
Why are you getting so many calls? Often, it’s scammers calling. Here’s what to know about blocking unwanted calls, dealing with robocalls, avoiding phone scams, and signing up
