Learn about the latest scams, and get advice to help you avoid, report, and recover from them.
FTC sends third round of refunds to people who lost money to business coaching scam
One of our favorite things to do at the FTC — whenever possible — is to return money to people who lost it to scammers. That’s what we’re doing today.
Scammers are tricking more people into buying gift cards
According to the newest Data Spotlight, 40,000 people reported losin
Avoiding a money mule scam
Scammers are looking for people to help them move stolen money.
Donate safely this Giving Tuesday
Unsubstantiated COVID-19 treatment claims appear on social media platforms
Since the pandemic began, the Federal Trade Commission has sent hundreds of cease and desist let
Child Tax Credit scammers are still reaching out
Many people have gotten their advance Child Tax Credit payments this year, but scammers are taking advantage of this new program to try to trick you out of money or information.
The Google Voice scam: How this verification code scam works and how to avoid it
It’s Cyber Security Awareness month, so the tricks scammers use to steal our personal information are on our minds.
This week the focus is on charity scams
Avoid marketing scams during 2022 Medicare Open Enrollment
During Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (OEP), which begins on October 15 and ends December 7, Medicare beneficiaries can choose the plans that are best for them for 2022.
Spot the pandemic scam: emergency broadband program impersonators
Have you seen ads on social media that offer to “help” you sign up for a government program that will give you a “free” device and internet service in exchange for money or personal information?
For-profit colleges on notice
For-profit colleges sometimes use overblown — or flat-out false — promises to attract new students and their money.
Stay scam free for Hispanic Heritage Month: connect with the FTC
A popular saying in Spanish is “camarón que se duerme se lo lleva la corrien