Consumer Alert
The FTC Chairman is not writing to you
If you saw an email from FTC Chairman Joseph Simons, it wasn’t. From him, that is. Scammers pretending to be him are emailing, though.
Consumer Alert
Scams in between stimulus packages
As we publish this post, a second stimulus package has not yet been finalized by Congress.
Consumer Alert
Scammers impersonate the FTC, too
Scammers never seem to run out of new ways to try to take your money or steal your identity, especially in times of crisis like the one we’re living through now.
Consumer Alert
The IRS won’t call about your stimulus money
Most people have already gotten their economic stimulus payments, but the Internal Revenue Service is still sending them out. If you haven’t gotten
Consumer Alert
How to avoid COVID-19 government imposter scams
Many of us are paying close attention to the guidance from federal, state, and local governments during this COVID-19 health emergency.
Consumer Alert
Avoiding SSA scams during COVID-19
While some of you are home, practicing social distancing and frequent hand washing to avoid the Coronavirus, remember that scammers are still busy trying to take advantage of people.
Consumer Alert
Back brace scams target people on Medicare
Scammers have been targeting Medicare recipients with a scheme to get “free or low-cost” back and knee braces.
Government Impersonator Scams
Here’s how they work:
You get a call, email, or text message from someone who says they’re from the Social Security Administration or Medicare. They say something alarming — like your Social Security
Consumer Alert
Social Security is not trying to take your benefits
We’ve seen a new twist on the Social Security Administration (SSA) scam recently. Check out this SSA imposter robocall, which says your benefits will end.
Consumer Alert
Medicare does not give out DNA kits
Here’s one that goes to show just how creative scammers can be.