Consumer Alert
Threatening phone scams are targeting parents and immigrants
Two disturbing phone scams have popped up on the FTC’s radar.
Consumer Alert
Keep calm and avoid Coronavirus scams
One thing we know about scammers is that they follow the headlines. So it’s not surprising that we’ve seen so many Coronavirus-related scams recently.
Consumer Alert
Socially distancing from COVID-19 robocall scams
Scammers – and scammy companies – are using illegal robocalls to profit from Coronavirus-related fears.
Consumer Alert
Get a one-ring call? Don’t call back.
A while back, we warned you about the “one ring” scam.
Consumer Alert
What to do about robocalls
Not another robocall! We’ve all felt that way. Wondering what to do about robocalls? Check out this new video:
Consumer Alert
That’s not your neighbor calling
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
Someone pretending to be from the FTC is sending out fake emails telling people that their Do Not Call registration is expiring.
Consumer Alert
Scammers can fake caller ID info
Your phone rings. You recognize the number, but when you pick up, it’s someone else. What’s the deal?