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Consumer Alert

New alert for Western Union refunds

Karen Dodge

Did you lose money to a scam, wiring the money via Western Union between January 1, 2004 and January 19, 2017?

Consumer Alert

Scammers impersonate the Chinese Consulate

Patti Poss

Have you gotten a call from someone saying they’re from a Chinese Consulate office? If so, you’re not alone – based on reports to the FTC and the real Chinese Consulates.

Consumer Alert

Western Union refunds scam alert

Karen Dodge

We’ve heard that people are getting official-looking emails about the Western Union settlement. The thing to know is that you cannot apply for a refund by email.

Consumer Alert

Phishers send fake invoices

Ari Lazarus

We’ve recently heard that scammers are recycling an old phishing attempt.

Consumer Alert

The FTC will never ask you to send money

Andrew Johnson

If someone claiming to be with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) contacts you and asks you to send money, it’s a scam. Do not pay.

Consumer Alert

New easy money con, same old tricks

Emma Fletcher

What would you give for a turnkey system to earn six figures in 90 days or less, all while working from home? That’s what the defendants behind Digital Altitude promised.

Consumer Alert

Has an online love interest asked you for money?

Colleen Tressler

Looking to start a new relationship? For some, that may mean meeting a new love interest online. Word to the wise: sometimes it’s best to lead with your head and not your heart.

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That’s not your neighbor calling

Emma Fletcher

When your phone rings and it looks like a local call, you may be more likely to answer. Scammers count on this and can easily fake caller ID numbers.

Consumer Alert

Do Not Call registrations don’t expire

Amy Hebert

Someone pretending to be from the FTC is sending out fake emails telling people that their Do Not Call registration is expiring.

Consumer Alert

How scammers make you pay

Lois C. Greisman

Here’s one of the top questions we get from people: Is this a scam?

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Phantom debt collectors impersonate law firms

Colleen Tressler

Getting a call from a debt collector can be stressful. But it can be downright frightening when the caller uses lies, profanity and threats to try to get you to pay.