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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.
Consumer Alert
FTC returns nearly $30 million to Career Education Corp. students
Every day, the FTC is working to protect people from fraud.
Consumer Alert
More money is coming to families…and scammers are ready
As part of the American Rescue Plan Act, eligible families will get monthly payments from the government from July 15 through December 2021.
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Refund and Recovery Scams
They’re the worst of the worst: scams that target people who have already lost money to a scam.
Consumer Alert
Scammers reportedly using fake unemployment benefits websites as phishing lures
At a time when many people left jobless by the pandemic are struggling to get by, scammers reportedly are using websites that mimic government unemployment insurance (UI) benefits websites.
Consumer Alert
Community Advocate Center connects more people to the FTC
When ReportFraud.ftc.gov launched in late 2020, it made telling the FTC about scams much easier.
Consumer Alert
The Drug Enforcement Administration isn’t calling
We’re getting reports about scammers pretending to be Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents.
Consumer Alert
When it comes to scams, let’s look out for one another
This pandemic has brought lots of side effects. Lost jobs, lost income, and lost homes are themes we see around the country — and scammers know just how to take advantage of these worries.
Consumer Alert
Avoid scammers offering to pay your rent
If you’re facing eviction for any reason, there are organizations out there who can help you. But there are also fake “organizations” and “charities” who can hurt you.