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Before Giving to a Charity

You want your donations to count, so it’s important to do some research before giving to a charity.
Consumer Alert

Scammers target loved ones of COVID-19 victims

Seena Gressin

Government imposters may have hit a new low with a scheme that targets the grieving survivors of people who died of COVID-19 by offering them help paying for their lo

Consumer Alert

Ignore bogus COVID vaccine survey

Colleen Tressler

Scammers are using a new trick to steal your money and personal information: a bogus COVID vaccine survey.

Consumer Alert

Spotting scammy emails

Emily Wu

Let’s say you get an email about a charge to your credit card for something you aren’t expecting or don’t want.

Consumer Alert

Scam email says FTC Chairwoman Rebecca Slaughter is sending Coronavirus money

Alvaro Puig
Earlier this year, we told you that scammers were lying and saying the FTC is sending people Coronavirus relief money. Now we’re seeing a new version of the phishing email scam that looks like it’s from our Acting Chairwoman, Rebecca Slaughter. The Acting Chairwoman didn’t email you. Scammers who spoofed her email did.
Consumer Alert

Fake prize offers don’t pay

Bridget Small

The pandemic has caused financial distress because of lost jobs, income, and homes, and emotional distress because of social isolation.