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.
NOTE: On June 30, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that the one-time student loan debt relief program is blocked.
One of our favorite things to do at the FTC — whenever possible — is to return money to people who lost it to scammers. That’s what we’re doing today.
According to the newest Data Spotlight, 40,000 people reported losin
Scammers are looking for people to help them move stolen money.
Since the pandemic began, the Federal Trade Commission has sent hundreds of cease and desist let
Many people have gotten their advance Child Tax Credit payments this year, but scammers are taking advantage of this new program to try to trick you out of money or information.
It’s Cyber Security Awareness month, so the tricks scammers use to steal our personal information are on our minds.
During Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (OEP), which begins on October 15 and ends December 7, Medicare beneficiaries can choose the plans that are best for them for 2022.
Have you seen ads on social media that offer to “help” you sign up for a government program that will give you a “free” device and internet service in exchange for money or personal information?
For-profit colleges sometimes use overblown — or flat-out false — promises to attract new students and their money.
A popular saying in Spanish is “camarón que se duerme se lo lleva la corrien
