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Fake Prize, Sweepstakes, and Lottery Scams

Scammers say that you won a prize, the lottery, or a sweepstake to steal your money and personal information.

Government Grant Scams

Offers of free money from government grants are scams. Here’s how to avoid a government grant scam, and how to report it.

Real Estate and Investment Scams

Spot and avoid real estate investment seminar scams, investment coaching scams, and precious metals and coins investment scams.

Veterans' Pensions

Dishonest advisers try to get veterans to transfer their assets so they appear to qualify for Aid & Attendance benefits but don’t inform them of the negative implications.

What To Know About Cryptocurrency and Scams

Know what makes cryptocurrency different from cash and other payment methods, spot crypto scams or detect compromised cryptocurrency accounts.

Business Schemes and Coaching Programs

Invention Promotion Scams

Here’s what to know to help you avoid a dishonest invention promoters.

Multi-Level Marketing Businesses and Pyramid Schemes

Some multi-level marketing businesses are illegal pyramid schemes. Before joining an MLM program, here are some things to know.

When a Business Offer or Coaching Program Is a Scam

Learn about scams disguised as legitimate business offers, coaching programs, and investment opportunities and how to avoid them.

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Did you pay WealthPress for investment advice?

Gema de las Heras

January 13, 2023

Search online for “trading” or “investments” and you’ll be bombarded with offers, often from self-proclaimed experts, guaranteeing you’ll make big money fast. But no one can truthfully make those

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Business opportunities and trainings that claim you’ll make big money are often scams

Cristina Miranda

November 16, 2022

Dreaming about making extra cash with an online business or by trading cryptocurrency? Are you ready to ditch the 9 to 5 life to be your own boss? You might see business opportunities and training

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Worried about crypto exchange losses? Don’t pay money for “help” recovering money

Cristina Miranda

November 16, 2022

The failure of a major cryptocurrency exchange has wiped out many crypto investors, and it could lead to potential scammers looking to cash in. Find out how to avoid them. Some scammers offer so

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Let’s talk about scams that target Latinos

Rosario Méndez

September 14, 2022

Tomorrow begins Hispanic Heritage Month — a time to honor all that Latinos and their culture bring to this country. At the FTC, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by providing tools and information

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Money-Making Opportunities and Investments

Investments and Grants

Fake Prize, Sweepstakes, and Lottery Scams

Government Grant Scams

Real Estate and Investment Scams

Veterans' Pensions

What To Know About Cryptocurrency and Scams

Business Schemes and Coaching Programs

Invention Promotion Scams

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Let’s talk about scams that target Latinos

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