Scams

A while back, we warned you about the “one ring” 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.

Not another robocall! We’ve all felt that way. Wondering what to do about robocalls? Check out this new video:

Last year, the FTC and state charity regulators joined in Operation Donate with Honor to stop sham veterans cha

You’ve probably gotten one of these calls: They say it’s the IRS and they’re filing a lawsuit against you for back taxes. They may threaten to arrest or deport you. What do you do?

Still getting calls from people claiming to be from Medicare, asking for money or personal information? Watch this video about how you can protect yourself from Medicare scams: 

If you need tech help with your computer, where do you go? Most of us probably search online.

We read you loud and clear! Last year, the FTC got nearly 143,000 reports about tech support scams.

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.

It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. You may think you spend a lot on flowers or chocolate, but losing money in a romance scam would cost you even more.

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