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Fake Prize, Sweepstakes, and Lottery Scams
You get a call, email, or letter saying you won a sweepstakes, lottery, or prize — like an iPad, a new car, or something else.
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Invention Marketing Scams
Dishonest invention marketers lie about the profit potential of your invention to get you to pay for expensive, but often useless, services. Here’s what you need to know to avoid an invention marketing scam.
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Investment Scams
Spot and avoid real estate investment seminar scams, investment coaching scams, and precious metals and coins investment scams.
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High School Diploma Scams
Thinking about getting your high school diploma? Here’s how to tell the difference between legit programs and diploma scams.
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Veterans Pension and Disability Benefits
Dishonest advisers try to get veterans to transfer their assets so they appear to qualify for Aid & Attendance benefits but don’t inform them of the negative implications.
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Employer Background Checks and Your Rights
Are you applying for a job or a promotion? Employers might run a background check on you. Here's what you need to know.
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Job Scams
Scammers advertise jobs the same way honest employers do — online (in ads, on job sites, and social media), in newspapers, and sometimes on TV and radio. They promise you a job, but what they want is your money and your personal information. Here are some examples of jobs scams and advice on how to avoid them.
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Paying for School and Avoiding Scams
Paying for school can be expensive. Many people need to take out loans to cover the cost, but dealing with the debt and repayment options can be confusing.
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Nanny and Caregiver Job Scams
Caregiver websites can help you find jobs. But scammers also use them to find people to rip off.
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When a Business Offer or Coaching Program Is a Scam
If you’ve ever thought about starting an online business, being your own boss, or earning a living from investing, you’re not alone.
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Modeling Scams
A talent scout says you've got a future in modeling. That's flattering — but sometimes it’s a scam.
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Government Grant Scams
Offers of free money from government grants are scams. Here’s how to avoid a government grant scam, and how to report it.
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How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Fake Check Scams
Fake checks might look like business or personal checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, or a check delivered electronically.
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Multi-Level Marketing Businesses and Pyramid Schemes
Some multi-level marketing businesses are illegal pyramid schemes. Before joining an MLM program, here are some things to know.
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What To Know About Cryptocurrency and Scams
Confused about cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin or Ether (associated with Ethereum)? You’re not alone.
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College Degree Scams
If you want to improve your chances of being hired or promoted, earning a college degree might help. But not all degree programs are real.
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Choosing a Vocational School or Certificate Program
Vocational schools, also known as trade or career schools, and certificate programs can be a great way to train for a variety of jobs.
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Choosing a College: Questions To Ask
Getting a college degree can give you more job options, and might help you make more money. But not every college is the same.
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How To Avoid Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams
Going to college, vocational school, or a certificate program can often help you move up in your career and make more money — but it can also be expensive.
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