Consumer Alert
It’s showtime at the FTC!
Videos from the Federal Trade Commission may not feature a cast of celebrity actors, but they’re still entertaining.
Consumer Alert
Romance scams will cost you
It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. You may think you spend a lot on flowers or chocolate, but losing money in a romance scam would cost you even more.
Consumer Alert
FTC halts another phantom debt collection scheme
Getting a call about a debt you don’t owe – or even recognize – can be annoying.
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
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What’d we miss?
Hey, guys – we’re back. We missed you. What’s been going on? No, really, we want to hear from you.
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This is what a Social Security scam sounds like
Earlier this month, we told you about a growing scam: people pretend to be from the Social Security Administration
Consumer Alert
Fake calls about your SSN
The FTC is getting reports about people pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA) who are trying to get your Social Security number and even your money.
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Putting cash in the mail
We’ve been warning you about scammers asking you to pay with gift cards or
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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].
Consumer Alert
Hang up on spoofed SSA calls
If you get a call that looks like it’s from the Social Security Administration (SSA), think twice.