Videos

Before you shop for a car, you need to shop for financing. Here’s what you need to know.

When you buy a car, the dealer also might try to sell you optional products or services known as “add-ons”— which might break your budget. Here’s what you need to know.

The first-person story of a retired educator’s Medicare scam experience – and the FTC attorney who helped bring the scammers to justice.

Imposters promise romance to users of online dating sites to trick them into sending money.

Imposters claim to be friends or family in distress to trick consumers into wiring money.

Callers impersonate legitimate technical support companies to fool computer users into handing over their personal information or sending money.

The first-person story of a woman who was harassed by scammers impersonating court officials and lawyers, who tried to coerce her into paying hundreds of dollars for a debt she didn’t owe.

How to spot scammers who pretend to be IRS officials to get you to send them money.

An illegal robocall could be a scam. Learn what the FTC is doing to stop illegal robocalls, what to do if you get one, and how to block the number.

Is someone using your personal information to open new accounts, make purchases or get benefits? Report it at IdentityTheft.gov and get a free personal recovery plan.

The first-person story of a veteran’s debt collection experience – and the legal assistance that helped him recover.

Are your friends and family getting emails from you that you didn't send? Or maybe you want to check your email, but you can't log in? Chances are your email's been hacked. Here’s what to do.

Can’t turn your computer on or off? Is it acting up, running slow, opening pages you didn't click, or displaying pop-ups constantly? There's a good chance your computer's been hacked or infected with a virus. Here’s what to do.

This video shows what do to if someone steals your identity.

This video shows how to rent an apartment even if you don't have a good credit history.

This video shows what happens if you borrow money in exchange for your car title.

From tax forms to family photos, the files on your computer are valuable. If you don’t want to lose them, back them up, and practice good computer security habits to protect yourself from hackers and viruses.

This video shows how easy it is to start a conversation about scams and how to protect yourself from them.

This video shows how someone gets into trouble with an immigration consultant – and then out of trouble again.

This video shows how keeping a budget helps someone pay all his bills.