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.
If someone you don’t know sends you a check and asks for money back, that’s a scam. But what if you’re a small business owner and someone “overpays” you and asks you to refund the balance?
Wildfires raging out West. The hurricane season. Civil unrest.
Maybe someone said you’ve won the lottery, a prize or sweepstakes.
Are you getting pop-up warning messages on your computer screen? Or maybe a phone call that your computer has a virus? That may well be a tech support scam. But how do you know?
Have you seen a message on WhatsApp or Facebook offering you free help during the pandemic?
Whether you’re getting ready to deal with the aftermath of Gulf Coast storms, Laura and Marco, dealing with the ravages of wildfires out West, reeling from the derecho that struck the Midwest, or f
With more people seeking delivery services during the Coronavirus pandemic, many companies are looking for drivers to shuttle meals, medici
During these difficult economic times, it is easy to imagine our financial problems disappearing by winning a big prize. Who wouldn’t like to win a million dollars, a new car, or a vacation home?
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,
Many of us depend on our cars — for work, errands, shuttling kids, and visiting loved ones.
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
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