Scams

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

If you’re in a small business,

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

Scammers need a good story to get to your wallet. Once they find one that works, they use it again and again.

We’ve heard that people are getting official-looking emails about the Western Union settlement. The thing to know is that you cannot apply for a refund by email.

We’ve recently heard that scammers are recycling an old phishing attempt.

The FTC has a long history of protecting people from scams.

If someone claiming to be with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) contacts you and asks you to send money, it’s a scam. Do not pay.

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.

Getting a call from a debt collector can be stressful. But it can be downright frightening when the caller uses lies, profanity and threats to try to get you to pay.

Usually, when I pay with a check, I write it out and sign it, or I direct my bank to send it on my behalf.

If you feel smothered by your monthly bills, a call from someone who says they can reduce or eliminate your debts might sound like the answer to your prob

Have you heard about a government program that will pay your monthly bills for an up-front payment or processing fee? Here’s a short version of the rest of this post: It’s a scam. Don’t do it.

Have you seen ads promising easy money if you shrink-wrap your car — with ads for brands like Monster Energy, Red Bull, or Pepsi?

Your phone rings. You recognize the number, but when you pick up, it’s someone else. What’s the deal?

We know scammers are out there, impersonating the authorities and conjuring up different schemes to fool people into giving them money.

Expecting packages shipped to your home this holiday season? You’re not the only one… scammers are, too.