Tag: imposter

Persistence pays off.

We’ve heard that people are getting official-looking emails about the Western Union settlement. The thing to know is that you cannot apply for a refund by email.

Last week, we gave you an overview of the latest

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?