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Consumer Alert

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.

How To Avoid a Government Impersonation Scam

Scammers pretend to be from government agencies like the FTC, Social Security Administration, and  IRS — or say they're calling about your Medicare benefits. Learn the signs and avoid the scam.

Modeling Scams

A talent scout says you've got a future in modeling. That's flattering — but sometimes it’s a scam.

Invention Marketing Scams

Dishonest invention marketers lie about the profit potential of your invention to get you to pay for expensive, but often useless, services. Here’s what you need to know to avoid an invention marketing scam.

What To Know Before You Wire Money

Scammers pressure you to wire money to them because it’s easy to take your money and disappear. Wiring money with services like MoneyGram, Ria, and Western Union is like sending cash — once you send it, you usually can’t get it back. Never wire money to anyone you haven’t met in person — no matter the reason they give.

College Degree Scams

If you want to improve your chances of being hired or promoted, earning a college degree might help. But not all degree programs are real.

Debts and Deceased Relatives

Here’s what to know about the rules and your rights when a collector contacts you about a deceased relative’s debts.

Paying for School and Avoiding Scams

Paying for school can be expensive. Many people need to take out loans to cover the cost, but dealing with the debt and repayment options can be confusing.