Scams

This holiday season (and year-round), gift cards are on scammers’ wish lists.

We just heard from more companies that scammers are using their names to trick people into a car wrap scam

If you don’t usually file a tax return, or didn’t file a return for 2018 or 2019, you might not know yo

Two disturbing phone scams have popped up on the FTC’s radar.

Imposter scams often begin with a call, text message, or email.

You get a robocall saying you paid too much on a utility bill. To make up for this mistake, they say, you’ll get a cash refund and a discount on your future bills.

There are thousands of trials underway as companies race to find effective vaccines and treatments for COVID-19. Many of these research studies are legitimate, but some are not.

In September, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a temporary order to stop evictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maybe someone said you’ve won the lottery, a prize or sweepstakes.

Wildfires raging out West. The hurricane season. Civil unrest.

If someone you don’t know sends you a check and asks for money back, that’s a scam. But what if you’re a small business owner and someone “overpays” you and asks you to refund the balance?

Phishing scams can be hard to spot.

More than 85 large wildfires are ripping across the West Coast, from California to Oregon and Washington.

Every year, Hispanic Heritage Month gives us a chance to reflect on the great contributions Latinos have made to society.

Last month, the FTC filed its first case against an online seller that failed to ship next-da

Have you seen a message on WhatsApp or Facebook offering you free help during the pandemic?

As the Coronavirus continues to spread, you may be looking for ways to make money without ever stepping foot outside your door.

Yesterday some high-profile people had their Twitter accounts hacked by scammers who

When you’re having trouble paying your credit card bills, getting a lower interest rate to keep your balance in check could be a game changer.