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Consumer Alert
Section 8 scammers cheat people seeking housing
If you’re looking for Section 8 housing assistance, here’s something you need to know: scammers have made websites that look like registration sites for Section 8 waiting list lotteries.
Consumer Alert
It’s the IRS calling…or is it?
Here at the FTC, we think about scams all day long. What are the scammers’ new angles? How can we keep ahead of them?
Consumer Alert
Package delivery scam — delivered to your inbox
Expecting packages shipped to your home this holiday season? You’re not the only one… scammers are, too.
Consumer Alert
Online sellers stung by scammers spoofing PayPal brand
Selling your used stuff online has become commonplace. So have scams taking advantage of the good names of reputable online companies.
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A new dog…and scammers’ old tricks
Lots of people feel the urge to cuddle and care for a puppy –
Consumer Alert
These online high schools didn’t make the grade
Looking for a way to get your high school diploma or a college degree online? You’ll want to read this.
Consumer Alert
Be on the lookout for timeshare resale phonies
The FTC and state consumer protection agencies have shut down dishonest timeshare resellers for bilking timeshare owners out of millions of dollars.
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Medical Discount Scams Bookmark
Medical discount plans are different from health insurance, but scam artists often try to blur the lines.
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