Consumer Alert
Join us for NCPW 2019!
We’re excited that National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is just around the corner and we hope you’ll check out the events we have planned.
Consumer Alert
Fight back against tax identity theft
It’s Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week – a terrific time to get up to date on protecting yourself from identity thieves who try to claim your tax refund and imposters who pretend they’re from
Consumer Alert
Buying an internet-connected smart toy? Read this.
Before giving in to your kid's plea for a new toy, you may want to collect some information about it. Why?
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The Marriott data breach
Marriott International says that a breach of its Starwood guest reservation database exposed the personal information of up to 500 million people.
Consumer Alert
Spear phishing scammers want more from you
“I’m calling from [pick any bank]. Someone’s been using your debit card ending in 2345 at [pick any retailer].
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Hang up on spoofed SSA calls
If you get a call that looks like it’s from the Social Security Administration (SSA), think twice.
Consumer Alert
Free credit freezes are here
Free credit freezes and year-long fraud alerts are here, starting September 21st, thanks to a new federal law. Here’s what you should know:
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FTC shuts down fake document sellers
When you apply for credit, a mortgage, a place to live, government benefits, or tax refunds, you need documents showing your income, employment, and other informatio
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Empowering Hispanic consumers and business owners
September 15th marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month — a time to celebrate the heritage, cultures and contributions of all Latino and Hispanic Americans in the U.S.
Consumer Alert
Watch out for card skimming at the gas pump
With the summer travel season in high gear, the FTC is warning drivers about skimming scams at the pump.