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Online sellers stung by scammers spoofing PayPal brand

Christina Tusan
Selling your used stuff online has become commonplace. So have scams taking advantage of the good names of reputable online companies. At the FTC, we’ve heard from people stung by scammers spoofing
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A new dog…and scammers’ old tricks

Lisa Lake
Lots of people feel the urge to cuddle and care for a puppy – especially one that doesn’t have a home and needs all the TLC an animal lover can give. But if you see an online ad for a dog, or any pet
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Rental Listing Scams

Moving to a new city? Planning a vacation? As you consider issues like size, cost, and location of the rental, also consider this: that rental listing could be a scam. Scammers often advertise rentals
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These online high schools didn’t make the grade

Aditi Jhaveri
Looking for a way to get your high school diploma or a college degree online? You’ll want to read this. Today, the FTC announced a case against several companies that sold fake high school diplomas
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Be on the lookout for timeshare resale phonies

Lisa Lake
The FTC and state consumer protection agencies have shut down dishonest timeshare resellers for bilking timeshare owners out of millions of dollars. If you’re selling a timeshare, listen carefully for
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“One-ring” cell phone scam can ding your wallet

Colleen Tressler
Who’s calling now? That number doesn’t ring a bell. Hold the phone, says the Federal Trade Commission. You could be a potential victim of the growing "one-ring” cell phone scam. Here’s how it works
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Medical Discount Scams Bookmark

Medical discount plans are different from health insurance, but scam artists often try to blur the lines.You can order free bookmarks to put in your doctor’s office, neighborhood library, or anywhere