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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Last year, the FTC and state charity regulators joined in Operation Donate with Honor to stop sham veterans cha
If you need tech help with your computer, where do you go? Most of us probably search online.
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?
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
Online searching makes it easier to connect with companies offering job opportunities.
We try to let you know when we learn about new scams, so you can avoid them and warn your friends and family.
Earlier this month, we told you about a growing scam: people pretend to be from the Social Security Administration
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.
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.
We’ve been warning you about scammers asking you to pay with gift cards or
