Tag: imposter

As the nation’s consumer protection agency, the FTC stands up for consumer rights. Every day, we work to shut down scammers and protect consumers everywhere.

The numbers are in, the counts have been made, and today the FTC announced

During National Consumer Protection Week 2018, March 4-10, the FTC will co-host four Facebook Live chats (including one in Spanish

The deadline to ask for your money back from the FTC’s settlement with Western Union is now May 31, 2018.

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.

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

Did you lose money to a scammer who had you pay using Western Union between January 1, 2004 and January 19, 2017?

Looking to start a new relationship? For some, that may mean meeting a new love interest online. Word to the wise: sometimes it’s best to lead with your head and not your heart.

When your phone rings and it looks like a local call, you may be more likely to answer. Scammers count on this and can easily fake caller ID numbers.

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.