Learn about the latest scams, and get advice to help you avoid, report, and recover from them.
How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Tech Support Scams
Find out what scams are happening in your area
Modeling Scams
What to Know About Romance Scams
Rental Listing Scams
When you’re looking for an apartment or vacation rental, you’re probably looking at price, location and amenities.
Contacted about a long-lost relative’s inheritance? Hold on a minute
Government Grant Scams
FTC Commissioners aren’t calling you — really
How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Fake Check Scams
Fake checks might look like business or personal checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, or a check delivered electronically.
Selling stuff online? Here’s how to avoid a scam
Selling stuff online can be a great way to make some extra cash. Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and other sites attract a lot of buyers — and scammers.
What To Do if You Were Scammed
Find out what to do if you paid someone you think is a scammer, or if you gave a scammer your personal information or access to your computer or phone.