Scams

As part of its ongoing efforts to protect consumers from sellers of scam COVID-19 treatments,

As we publish this post, a second stimulus package has not yet been finalized by Congress.

Last month, the FTC filed its first case against an online seller that failed to ship next-da

If you want to contact a company’s customer service department, you can do a quick search online and often find what looks like its phone number or email.

Scammers make up all kinds of stories to get your money, from telling you that you’ve won a prize,

Scammers love to use the same old tricks in new ways. One of their favorites is to pose as a business or government official to pressure you into sending them money or personal information.

Just about a year ago, we told you about a case the FTC brought against a student loan debt re

One thing we know about scammers is that they follow the headlines. So it’s not surprising that we’ve seen so many Coronavirus-related scams recently.

Yesterday some high-profile people had their Twitter accounts hacked by scammers who

When you’re having trouble paying your credit card bills, getting a lower interest rate to keep your balance in check could be a game changer.

Every day, millions of people who have lost their jobs are making difficult choices about how to pay their bills.

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As the Coronavirus continues to spread, you may be looking for ways to make money without ever stepping foot outside your door.

Because of COVID-19, unemployment rates are high and many people’s cash flows are low. Scammers view these as ripe conditions to strike.

The email suddenly appears in your inbox.