Learn about the latest scams, and get advice to help you avoid, report, and recover from them.
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Medicare does not give out DNA kits
Here’s one that goes to show just how creative scammers can be.
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Mystery shop ’til you drop? Not so fast
Who wouldn’t love getting paid to shop and dine at cool places and then review them?
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Who’s pretending to be the government now?
You’ve gotten the calls: from Social Security. Or the IRS. Or Medicare. Or any number of other agencies.
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There are no “quick fixes” to clean up your credit
If you’re trying to clean up your credit, you’ll come across plenty of companies offering an easy fix. But any company promising instant results for a price is likely a scam.
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Avoid crowdfunding scams
Crowdfunding is one way to support a project you believe in and get rewards for that support. But the project you’re backing is only as good as the people behind it.
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SSA imposters top IRS in consumer loss reports
Have you gotten calls about supposed problems with your Social Security number from callers pretending they’re with the Social Security Administration (SSA)? If so, you’re not alone.
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Operation Donate with Honor continues
Last year, the FTC and state charity regulators joined in Operation Donate with Honor to stop sham veterans cha
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Keep tech support strangers out of your computer
If you need tech help with your computer, where do you go? Most of us probably search online.
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Getting calls from the SSA?
Probably not. At least, not from the real SSA. But how many of you have gotten calls from someone who said they were the Social Security Administration?
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Phishing: Don’t take the bait
Phishing is when someone uses fake emails or texts – even phone calls – to get you to share valuable personal information, like account numbers, Social Se
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Job seekers: Avoid executive placement scams
Online searching makes it easier to connect with companies offering job opportunities.
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Scammers go after international students’ money
We try to let you know when we learn about new scams, so you can avoid them and warn your friends and family.
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This is what a Social Security scam sounds like
Earlier this month, we told you about a growing scam: people pretend to be from the Social Security Administration
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Netflix phishing scam: Don’t take the bait
Phishing is when someone uses fake emails or texts to get you to share valuable personal information – like account numbers, Social Security numbers, or your login IDs and passwords.
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Fake calls about your SSN
The FTC is getting reports about people pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA) who are trying to get your Social Security number and even your money.
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Putting cash in the mail
We’ve been warning you about scammers asking you to pay with gift cards or
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Spear phishing scammers want more from you
“I’m calling from [pick any bank]. Someone’s been using your debit card ending in 2345 at [pick any retailer].
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Hang up on spoofed SSA calls
If you get a call that looks like it’s from the Social Security Administration (SSA), think twice.
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