Scams

You get a robocall saying you paid too much on a utility bill. To make up for this mistake, they say, you’ll get a cash refund and a discount on your future bills.

There are thousands of trials underway as companies race to find effective vaccines and treatments for COVID-19. Many of these research studies are legitimate, but some are not.

In September, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a temporary order to stop evictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maybe someone said you’ve won the lottery, a prize or sweepstakes.

Wildfires raging out West. The hurricane season. Civil unrest.

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?

Phishing scams can be hard to spot.

More than 85 large wildfires are ripping across the West Coast, from California to Oregon and Washington.

Every year, Hispanic Heritage Month gives us a chance to reflect on the great contributions Latinos have made to society.

Last month, the FTC filed its first case against an online seller that failed to ship next-da

Have you seen a message on WhatsApp or Facebook offering you free help during the pandemic?

As the Coronavirus continues to spread, you may be looking for ways to make money without ever stepping foot outside your door.

Yesterday some high-profile people had their Twitter accounts hacked by scammers who

When you’re having trouble paying your credit card bills, getting a lower interest rate to keep your balance in check could be a game changer.

The FTC continues to seek out and warn sellers who peddle so-called Coronavirus treatments with no proof they work.

These days, there are just so many reasons why people want to do to something to help, to make a difference, to take action.

We’ve been telling you about the scams related to COVID-19.

The email suddenly appears in your inbox.

Because of COVID-19, unemployment rates are high and many people’s cash flows are low. Scammers view these as ripe conditions to strike.

Every day we are reading about researchers studying potential ways to prevent, treat or cure COVID-19.