Consumer Alert
Scammers offer facemasks but don’t deliver
If there’s a high demand online for health and safety items, like facemasks and paper products, guess what scammers pretend to sell?
Consumer Alert
Not every COVID-19 testing site is legit
You probably know that COVID-19 tests are in short supply. But did you know there’s no shortage of scammers setting up fake COVID-19 testing sites to cash in on the crisis?
Consumer Alert
Economic Impact Payments: May 5 deadline for some SSI and VA beneficiaries with kids
Are you an SSI or VA beneficiary?
Consumer Alert
New funding for Coronavirus SBA loans attracts scammers
If you’re a business owner, you may be planning to apply for a loan through the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) program.
Consumer Alert
Don’t click links in unsolicited text messages
You might be seeing text messages promising money – maybe the economic impact payments, loans for small businesses, or an offer for money you can get.
Consumer Alert
FTC sends COVID-related warnings to MLM companies
A business opportunity that promises you can work from home, earn lots of money, and enjoy a lavish lifestyle?
Consumer Alert
Economic impact payments for U.S. citizens abroad
Are you a United States citizen living abroad?
Consumer Alert
What you should know about payday loans and car title loans
If the Coronavirus pandemic is causing you financial stress, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans have lost all or part of their income because they can’t work.
Consumer Alert
If you get SSA or RRB and have kids: file before noon on April 22
Are you an SSA or RRB beneficiary with dependent children?
Consumer Alert
Managing your bills during COVID-19
COVID-19 has thrown the economy into a tailspin. Many people have been laid off, furloughed, or are working fewer hours. And as wages dry up, bills can pile up.