Plain-language advice to help you understand your consumer rights and avoid and report scams.
Employer Background Checks and Your Rights
Job Scams
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.
Nanny and Caregiver Job Scams
When a Business Offer or Coaching Program Is a Scam
Modeling Scams
Government Grant Scams
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.
Multi-Level Marketing Businesses and Pyramid Schemes
Mystery Shopping Scams
Getting paid to shop sounds like a dream job — especially if you’re looking for a side job or going to school full-time.
What To Know About Cryptocurrency and Scams
Invention Promotion Scams
Dishonest invention promoters lie about the profit potential of your invention to get you to pay for expensive, but often useless, services.