Scams

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, the FTC has released dozens of warning letters against people trying to make an illegal buck off the Coronavirus.

No; this isn’t an action movie.

You’ve probably been hearing a lot about

Hey college students: even though you’re likely far from campus, scammers are still trying to find you.

If you’re a regular reader of this blog — or of the news, you know that scammers are out in force, taking advantage of all aspects of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Scammers may try to use you to move stolen money. If you help them, you could be what law enforcement calls a money mule.

Last month, we cautioned you to be on the lookout for scammers taking advantage of fears surrounding th

Using mobile payment apps like CashApp, Venmo, or Zelle can be a convenient way to get quick

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.

So far, this year has seen devastating wildfires, earthquakes, tornadoes and flooding, crippling snow and ice storms.

Each year, the FTC takes a hard look at the number of reports people make to our Consumer Sentinel Network.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) scam is the

Now and then, it’s helpful to remind ourselves of things we already know: Nobody legit will ever demand payment with a gift card. Dark chocolate is superior to milk chocolate.

It’s a staggering number. More than 42 million Americans owe a total of nearly $1.5 trillion in student loan debt. It’s no wonder people look for help.

Welcome to the Summer Film Series! Each week, we’ll highlight one of the FTC’s many videos on topics such as avoiding scams, recovering from fraud, and managing your money.

We’re seeing a new spin on gift card scams. This time, scammers are pretending to be a pastor, rabbi, priest, imam, or bishop.

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