Consumer Alert
FTC: Coronavirus scams, Part 2
Last month, we alerted you to Coronavirus scams we were seeing at the time.
Learn about the latest scams, and get advice to help you avoid, report, and recover from them.
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FTC & FDA: Warnings sent to sellers of scam Coronavirus treatments
Last month, we cautioned you to be on the lookout for scammers taking advantage of fears surrounding th
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What's a money mule scam?
Scammers may try to use you to move stolen money. If you help them, you could be what law enforcement calls a money mule.
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Is that text message about your FedEx package really a scam?
You may be skeptical when someone you don’t know sends you a text message you didn’t expect and it tells you to click on a link. Maybe that little voice in your head starts talking to you.
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Coronavirus: Scammers follow the headlines
Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus.
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FTC: The bottom-line on fake checks scams
If someone you don’t know sends you a check and asks for money back, that’s a scam.
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Making mobile payments? Protect yourself from scams.
Using mobile payment apps like CashApp, Venmo, or Zelle can be a convenient way to get quick
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IRS Imposter Scams Infographic
Scammers pretend to be IRS officials to get you to send them money.
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The top frauds of 2019
Each year, the FTC takes a hard look at the number of reports people make to our Consumer Sentinel Network.
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Get help dealing with 2020’s weather emergencies
So far, this year has seen devastating wildfires, earthquakes, tornadoes and flooding, crippling snow and ice storms.
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Protecting small business from imposters
Opening a business requires planning, elbow grease, and probably some paperwork to register your new company with your state or local government.
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Mind your work-at-home business
Starting a work-at-home business can give you the flexibility to set your own hours and be your own boss.
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Car wrap scam targets college students
If you have a car, you know how expensive the upkeep can be. Gas, maintenance, parking – the whole lot.
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‘Tis the season for ‘open enrollment’ scams
Winter is coming, which means open enrollment season is here.
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Back brace scams target people on Medicare
Scammers have been targeting Medicare recipients with a scheme to get “free or low-cost” back and knee braces.
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Scams and older consumers: Looking at the data
The FTC just sent a report to Congress called Protecting Older Consumers 2018-2019.
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Notarios are no help with immigration
Now and then, it’s helpful to remind ourselves of things we already know: Nobody legit will ever demand payment with a gift card. Dark chocolate is superior to milk chocolate.
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