Scams

Recently, we heard about scams targeting parents of high school students preparing for college.

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You get a card, call, or email telling you that you won! Maybe it’s a lottery, sweepstakes, or some other prize. The person calling is excited and can’t wait for you to get your winnings.

Hey computer users, it’s time for a pop quiz.

At the FTC, our mission is to protect consumers, including small business owners. That’s why, when we see scammers taking money from small businesses, we step in.

A lot of us have student loans – and some of us have trouble paying them every month.

Looking to start a new relationship? For some, that may mean meeting a new love interest online. Word to the wise: sometimes it’s best to lead with your head and not your heart.

Here’s one of the top questions we get from people: Is this a scam?

Someone pretending to be from the FTC is sending out fake emails telling people that their Do Not Call registration is expiring.

One thing we know about scammers — they want money, and they want it fast. That’s why, whatever the con they’re running, they usually ask people to pay a certain way.

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.

Lots of people feel the urge to cuddle and care for a puppy –

Selling your used stuff online has become commonplace. So have scams taking advantage of the good names of reputable online companies.