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Consumer Alert

Immigration help – watch your step

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle

If you’re looking for immigration help, you might run across what look like government websites – but are actually from companies pretending to be part of the U.S. government.

Consumer Alert

The FTC will never ask you to send money

Andrew Johnson

If someone claiming to be with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) contacts you and asks you to send money, it’s a scam. Do not pay.

Consumer Alert

FEMA impersonators and identity theft

Cristina Miranda

If you’ve been affected by a recent natural disaster has someone called asking to verify your FEMA registrat

Consumer Alert

The Secretary of State is not emailing you

Kati Daffan

There are many scammers who pretend to be government officials – from the IRS, Social Security, and even the FTC. The latest twist is an email from – supposedly – the Secretary of State.

Consumer Alert

Scammers Impersonate the Police

Alvaro Puig

We know scammers are out there, impersonating the authorities and conjuring up different schemes to fool people into giving them money.

Consumer Alert

Section 8 scammers cheat people seeking housing

Lisa Lake

If you’re looking for Section 8 housing assistance, here’s something you need to know: scammers have made websites that look like registration sites for Section 8 waiting list lotteries.