Scams

Scammers follow the news – and the money.

You get a call saying your electricity or water will be shut off unless you pay a past due bill.

A caller says that he’s from the government and your Social Security number (SSN) has been suspended. He sounds very professional. So you should do exactly what he says to fix things…right?

Fake checks drive many types of scams – like those involving phony prize wins, fake jobs, mystery shoppers, online classified ad sales, and others.

We recently wrote about steps that the FTC took to stop MOBE, an internet business-coaching scheme that was

Did your favorite celebrity reach out to you on social media?

Tech support scams, which get people to pay for fake computer help or steal their personal information, are convincing.

Finding a new job can be a challenge. Websites can help you find work, but scammers also use these sites to find people to rip off.

Would you donate to a charity called Help the Vets?

While plenty of successful relationships begin online, scammers also use online dating sites, apps, and chat rooms to trick you into sending them money.

“I lost my wallet and ID. I’m stranded — please wire money.”

Recently, someone showed up at the door of the FTC to ask about his prize. He had a mailing saying he’d won $5 million – and the FTC had “certified and verified” it.

If you’re in a small business,

Would you be tempted by an online business training program that promises you could earn thousands of dollars a month working from home? I wouldn’t blame you if you were.

Hey computer users, it’s time for a pop quiz.

You get a card, call, or email telling you that you won! Maybe it’s a lottery, sweepstakes, or some other prize. The person calling is excited and can’t wait for you to get your winnings.

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