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Conned on social media? It’s not just you
In 2021, more than 95,000 people told the FTC that they’d been scammed with aConsumer Alert
FTC names 25 sellers who must stop making unsubstantiated COVID treatment claims
As part of the FTC’s ongoing efforts to protect you from shady sellers during the pandemic, the agency sent cease and desist demands to 25 companies that claime
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Don’t assume every COVID-19 test site is legit
If you’ve been looking for a COVID-19 test, you probably know that they are in short supply.
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How to avoid buying fake COVID tests online
The news is filled with images of long lines at in-person COVID testing sites and reports of limited supplies of at-home test kits. It’s not a surprise that, according to the U.S.
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’Tis the season for student loan scam calls
NOTE: On June 30, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that the one-time student loan debt relief program is blocked.
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FTC sends third round of refunds to people who lost money to business coaching scam
One of our favorite things to do at the FTC — whenever possible — is to return money to people who lost it to scammers. That’s what we’re doing today.
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Scammers are tricking more people into buying gift cards
According to the newest Data Spotlight, 40,000 people reported losin
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Avoiding a money mule scam
Scammers are looking for people to help them move stolen money.
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Donate safely this Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a great time to show your gratitude by donating to help others.
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Unsubstantiated COVID-19 treatment claims appear on social media platforms
Since the pandemic began, the Federal Trade Commission has sent hundreds of cease and desist let
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Child Tax Credit scammers are still reaching out
Many people have gotten their advance Child Tax Credit payments this year, but scammers are taking advantage of this new program to try to trick you out of money or information.
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The Google Voice scam: How this verification code scam works and how to avoid it
It’s Cyber Security Awareness month, so the tricks scammers use to steal our personal information are on our minds.
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