The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
The FTC will never threaten you, say you must transfer your money to “protect it,” or tell you to withdraw cash or buy gold and give it to someone. That’s a scam.
“Grandma: I’m in the hospital, sick, please wire money right away.” “Grandpa: I’m stuck overseas, please send money.” Grandparent scams can take a new twist – and a new sense of urgency – in these
Many of us are at home, trying to protect our communities from the Coronavirus. (Thanks to those who are still working outside the home.
If you own a small business or work for one, you’ve seen the headlines about financial relief that may be available to some companies through the Small Business Administration (SBA).
When we’re deciding between buying two products, if one product says, “Made in the USA,” does that influence how we make our decision?
You’ve probably heard the news by now – the government is sending out relief checks as part of the federal response to the Coronavirus.
I know, 60-year-olds. You’re not old. In fact, we’ve found that, when people think “old,” they think of someone about 10 years older than they are right now.
Scammers – and scammy companies – are using illegal robocalls to profit from Coronavirus-related fears.
During the Coronavirus outbreak, many people are working from home — and maybe even, for the first time in a long time, answering calls from unfamiliar phone numbers.
Last month, we alerted you to Coronavirus scams we were seeing at the time.
Last month, we cautioned you to be on the lookout for scammers taking advantage of fears surrounding th
Scammers may try to use you to move stolen money. If you help them, you could be what law enforcement calls a money mule.
You may be skeptical when someone you don’t know sends you a text message you didn’t expect and it tells you to click on a link. Maybe that little voice in your head starts talking to you.
Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus.
If someone you don’t know sends you a check and asks for money back, that’s a scam.
Using mobile payment apps like CashApp, Venmo, or Zelle can be a convenient way to get quick
Each year, the FTC takes a hard look at the number of reports people make to our Consumer Sentinel Network.
So far, this year has seen devastating wildfires, earthquakes, tornadoes and flooding, crippling snow and ice storms.
