Learn about the latest scams, and get advice to help you avoid, report, and recover from them.
No new immigration relief yet
You might have seen that the President recently sent a new immigration bill to Congress. What does that mean for you if you’re a non-citizen in the United States?
Scammers are scheming as HealthCare.gov reopens
The Coronavirus pandemic has not only had a dramatic health impact, but also an economic blow as many Americans are now unemployed — and uninsured. As a result, the U.S.
Amazon Flex didn’t deliver as promised
Using your own vehicle to deliver packages for Amazon and earn extra money. Sounds good, right?
Coronavirus relief scam impersonates Joe Simons from the Federal Trade Commission
Scammers are at it again, pretending to be from a government agency to rip people off. Here’s what you need to know about the latest coronavirus relief fund scam.
Target for new COVID scam: Small business owners
More money from the government?
Congress has just passed another bill to help the people whose finances are taking a beating from the pandemic.
Fraud affects every community
Scams can target specific communities, but they affect people in every community.
COVID-19 vaccines are in the pipeline. Scammers won’t be far behind.
Reports about the release of COVID-19 vaccines by the end of the year are promising, but plans for distribution are still being worked out.
Fake calls from Apple and Amazon support: What you need to know
Scammers are calling people and using the names of two companies everyone knows, Apple and Amazon, to rip people off. Here’s what you need to know about these calls.
Veterans and imposter scams
During the past four years, the FTC logged more than 378,000 reports from veterans — and nearly 161,000 were fraud-related.
FTC warns companies to stop peddling fake COVID treatments and cures
Here at the FTC, we’ve seen people pitching COVID treatments like gemstone bead bracelets, water filtration systems, indoor tanning with red
Help veterans avoid scams
On Veterans Day, we celebrate our veterans — more than 18 million strong. We thank you for your service and sacrifice. It’s also a good time to arm yourself with some tips to avoid fraud.
Why report fraud?
Scams come in many forms: texts, emails, letters, and lots of calls.
How can you spot a tech support scam?
Are you getting pop-up warning messages on your computer screen? Or maybe a phone call that your computer has a virus? That may well be a tech support scam. But how do you know?
Tips to help you avoid post-disaster scams
Whether you’re getting ready to deal with the aftermath of Gulf Coast storms, Laura and Marco, dealing with the ravages of wildfires out West, reeling from the derecho that struck the Midwest, or f
Driving for extra cash? Check your car insurance first.
With more people seeking delivery services during the Coronavirus pandemic, many companies are looking for drivers to shuttle meals, medici
