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.
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.
If you suffered damage from Hurricane Dorian, or if you’re looking for ways to help those in need, start at ftc.gov/weatheremergencies.
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.
Need more space than an apartment, condo or townhouse can offer, but not ready to buy? A single-family home rental may fit the bill.
You can buy practically anything online, including used cars. But before you shell out any hard-earned cash, here’s a warning about scammers trying to sell cars they don’t have or own.
A while back, we warned you about the “one ring” scam.
We read you loud and clear! Last year, the FTC got nearly 143,000 reports about tech support scams.
Not another robocall! We’ve all felt that way. Wondering what to do about robocalls? Check out this new video:
