Warn your friends about tech support scams
Tech support scams, which get people to pay for fake computer help or steal their personal information, are convincing.
Staying away from nanny and caregiving job scams
Finding a new job can be a challenge. Websites can help you find work, but scammers also use these sites to find people to rip off.
Donate with honor, not to a sham charity
Would you donate to a charity called Help the Vets?
FTC looks for revised Used Car Buyers Guides
The FTC’s Used Car Rule says that dealers have to display a Buyers Guide in every used car they have for sale, and give it to buyers after the sale.
Online love asking for money? It’s a scam.
While plenty of successful relationships begin online, scammers also use online dating sites, apps, and chat rooms to trick you into sending them money.
Student loan debt relief customers: Take 2 steps
Do you have student loans? Did you respond to an ad from Ameritech Financial claiming to offer you debt relief?
Don’t let “FREE” cost you
When a company says you can try its product for free, you might think, why not?
Scammers create fake emergencies to get your money
“I lost my wallet and ID. I’m stranded — please wire money.”
Getting a vacation rental? Watch out for scams.
With July 4th right around the corner, plenty of us are still running around trying to book a last-minute vacation rental.