The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
The FTC will never threaten you, say you must transfer your money to “protect it,” or tell you to withdraw cash or buy gold and give it to someone. That’s a scam.
We’re getting reports about scammers pretending to be Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents.
Since the start of the pandemic, people are spending a lot more time alone at home.
This pandemic has brought lots of side effects. Lost jobs, lost income, and lost homes are themes we see around the country — and scammers know just how to take advantage of these worries.
Winter this year is turning out to have its own set of weather-related emergencies — and right now, all in the midst of a pandemic. Lots of us are really ready for the winter of 2021 to be over.
Winter often brings the blues, but when it brings Arctic blasts, burst pipes, power outages, and even icicles indoors, scammers aren’t far behind with weather-related scams.
Leaving broken hearts and empty bank accounts, romance scammers give love a bad name.
Valentine’s Day is this weekend, so over the next three days, we’re talking about romance scams.
You might have seen that the President recently sent a new immigration bill to Congress. What does that mean for you if you’re a non-citizen in the United States?
The Coronavirus pandemic has not only had a dramatic health impact, but also an economic blow as many Americans are now unemployed — and uninsured. As a result, the U.S.
2020 was a tough year. Between the pandemic and the economic crisis, we all had our hands full. And scammers didn’t take any time off either — 2020 was a busy year for fraud.
Using your own vehicle to deliver packages for Amazon and earn extra money. Sounds good, right?
Have you ever thought about paying for a training program to learn how to invest in real estate or start an online business?
If you’re facing eviction for any reason, there are organizations out there who can help you. But there are also fake “organizations” and “charities” who can hurt you.
With every passing day, the news on COVID-19 vaccine distribution seems to change. One reason is that distribution varies by state and territory.
Scammers are at it again, pretending to be from a government agency to rip people off. Here’s what you need to know about the latest coronavirus relief fund scam.
We just heard from more companies that scammers are using their names to trick people into a car wrap scam
Congress has just passed another bill to help the people whose finances are taking a beating from the pandemic.
This holiday season (and year-round), gift cards are on scammers’ wish lists.
