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Summer Film Series: Family emergency scams

Megan Gordon

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.

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Worshipers targeted by gift card scam

Colleen Tressler

We’re seeing a new spin on gift card scams. This time, scammers are pretending to be a pastor, rabbi, priest, imam, or bishop.

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Keys to avoiding home rental scams

Colleen Tressler

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.

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Put the brakes on phony online car sales

Colleen Tressler

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.

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FTC’s Tech Support Takedown 2019

Cristina Miranda

We read you loud and clear! Last year, the FTC got nearly 143,000 reports about tech support scams.

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What to do about robocalls

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle

Not another robocall! We’ve all felt that way. Wondering what to do about robocalls? Check out this new video:

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Romance scams will cost you

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle

It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. You may think you spend a lot on flowers or chocolate, but losing money in a romance scam would cost you even more.

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What To Know About Advance-Fee Loans

Some companies promise you a low-interest loan or credit card, but want a fee first. They’re scams. Learn the warning signs.
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Money back from MoneyGram?

Karen Dodge

We’ve all known for a long time that scammers ask people to pay by wiring money.

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Winners are losers in lottery & sweepstakes scams

Colleen Tressler

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.