Consumer Alert
FTC & FDA: Warnings sent to sellers of scam Coronavirus treatments
Last month, we cautioned you to be on the lookout for scammers taking advantage of fears surrounding th
Consumer Alert
Credit repair firm settles with FTC
Your credit score affects whether you can get a loan — and how much you’ll have to pay to borrow money.
Coronavirus Scams: What the FTC is doing
Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus.
Avoid Coronavirus Scams
- Don’t respond to texts, emails or calls about checks from the government. The details are still coming
Consumer Alert
FTC: Detox tea claims are hard to swallow
Looking to improve your health or lose a few pounds? Maybe detox teas promoted by celebrities on social media have caught your eye.
Consumer Alert
The FTC goes after several top affiliates of MOBE
Who doesn’t want to earn easy, fast money online, and make six figures a year?
Consumer Alert
FTC settles pain relief device case for $4 million
If you live with chronic and severe pain, over-the-counter devices that promise powerful, drug-free relief can be tempting, even if they’re costly.
Consumer Alert
What's a money mule scam?
Scammers may try to use you to move stolen money. If you help them, you could be what law enforcement calls a money mule.
Consumer Alert
Fake offers for secret shopper jobs
Did you get an offer to be a secret shopper for a well-known company?
Consumer Alert
Welcome to NCPW 2020
Welcome to National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2020. Today kicks off the 23rd year of one of the FTC’s biggest annual events.