Scams

Many of us are at home, trying to protect our communities from the Coronavirus. (Thanks to those who are still working outside the home.

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.

It’s almost Valentine’s Day.

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.