Consumer Alert
Scammers impersonate the FTC, too
Scammers never seem to run out of new ways to try to take your money or steal your identity, especially in times of crisis like the one we’re living through now.
Consumer Alert
The IRS won’t call about your stimulus money
Most people have already gotten their economic stimulus payments, but the Internal Revenue Service is still sending them out. If you haven’t gotten
Consumer Alert
Kohl’s must give records to identity theft victims
Imagine a thief used your information to buy things at Kohl’s – or used your Kohl’s credit card to go on a shopping spree. You’d want to get the records to prove it and clear up your good name.
Consumer Alert
Is a scammer getting unemployment benefits in your name?
In a large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, imposters are filing claims for unemployment benefits, using the names and personal information of people who have not filed
Consumer Alert
Military Data Spotlight: Identity theft and servicemembers
Every year, thousands of servicemembers report to us about their consumer experiences.
Consumer Alert
Did an ID thief steal your stimulus payment? Report it to us.
Do you think your economic impact payment has landed in the hands of an identity thief? You can report it to the FTC and the IRS at the same time. Here’s what to do.
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
Avoiding SSA scams during COVID-19
While some of you are home, practicing social distancing and frequent hand washing to avoid the Coronavirus, remember that scammers are still busy trying to take advantage of people.
Consumer Alert
Fraud alerts & credit freezes: What’s the difference?
Looking for ways to protect your identity? Two to options to consider are fraud alerts and credit freezes. But what’s the difference?