Consumer Alert
More money is coming to families…and scammers are ready
As part of the American Rescue Plan Act, eligible families will get monthly payments from the government from July 15 through December 2021.
Scammers Pretend To Be Your Utility Company
Scammers pretend to be you gas, electric or water company to get you to pay them money. Learn to spot the scam.
How To Avoid a Government Impersonation Scam
Scammers pretend to be from government agencies like the FTC, Social Security Administration, and IRS — or say they're calling about your Medicare benefits. Learn the signs and avoid the scam.
Scammers target loved ones of COVID-19 victims
Government imposters may have hit a new low with a scheme that targets the grieving survivors of people who died of COVID-19 by offering them help paying for their lo
Avoid scammers offering to pay your rent
If you’re facing eviction for any reason, there are organizations out there who can help you. But there are also fake “organizations” and “charities” who can hurt you.
Consumer Alert
Fake calls from Apple and Amazon support: What you need to know
Scammers are calling people and using the names of two companies everyone knows, Apple and Amazon, to rip people off. Here’s what you need to know about these calls.
Consumer Alert
Scams in between stimulus packages
As we publish this post, a second stimulus package has not yet been finalized by Congress.
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Scammers and “customer service” — another imposter scam
If you want to contact a company’s customer service department, you can do a quick search online and often find what looks like its phone number or email.
Those (not really) IRS calls
You’ve probably gotten one of these calls: They say it’s the IRS and they’re filing a lawsuit against you for back taxes. They may threaten to arrest or deport you. What do you do?