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.
Opening a business requires planning, elbow grease, and probably some paperwork to register your new company with your state or local government.
Starting a work-at-home business can give you the flexibility to set your own hours and be your own boss.
If you have a car, you know how expensive the upkeep can be. Gas, maintenance, parking – the whole lot.
Winter is coming, which means open enrollment season is here.
Scammers have been targeting Medicare recipients with a scheme to get “free or low-cost” back and knee braces.
The FTC just sent a report to Congress called Protecting Older Consumers 2018-2019.
Now and then, it’s helpful to remind ourselves of things we already know: Nobody legit will ever demand payment with a gift card. Dark chocolate is superior to milk chocolate.
We’ve seen a new twist on the Social Security Administration (SSA) scam recently. Check out this SSA imposter robocall, which says your benefits will end.
If you suffered damage from Hurricane Dorian, or if you’re looking for ways to help those in need, start at ftc.gov/weatheremergencies.
We’re seeing a new spin on gift card scams. This time, scammers are pretending to be a pastor, rabbi, priest, imam, or bishop.
Welcome to the Summer Film Series! Each week, we’ll highlight one of the FTC’s many videos on topics such as avoiding scams, recovering from fraud, and managing your money.
Here’s one that goes to show just how creative scammers can be.
Who wouldn’t love getting paid to shop and dine at cool places and then review them?
It’s a staggering number. More than 42 million Americans owe a total of nearly $1.5 trillion in student loan debt. It’s no wonder people look for help.
You’ve gotten the calls: from Social Security. Or the IRS. Or Medicare. Or any number of other agencies.
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.
You can buy practically anything online, including used cars. But before you shell out any hard-earned cash, here’s a warning about scammers trying to sell cars they don’t have or own.
Need more space than an apartment, condo or townhouse can offer, but not ready to buy? A single-family home rental may fit the bill.
