Consumer Alert
Threatening phone scams are targeting parents and immigrants
Two disturbing phone scams have popped up on the FTC’s radar.
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The FTC Chairman is not writing to you
If you saw an email from FTC Chairman Joseph Simons, it wasn’t. From him, that is. Scammers pretending to be him are emailing, though.
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Tips to help you avoid post-disaster scams
Whether you’re getting ready to deal with the aftermath of Gulf Coast storms, Laura and Marco, dealing with the ravages of wildfires out West, reeling from the derecho that struck the Midwest, or f
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“You’ve won! Now pay us” is always a scam.
During these difficult economic times, it is easy to imagine our financial problems disappearing by winning a big prize. Who wouldn’t like to win a million dollars, a new car, or a vacation home?
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Scammers and “customer service” — another imposter scam
If you want to contact a company’s customer service department, you can do a quick search online and often find what looks like its phone number or email.
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Hang up on business imposter scams
Scammers love to use the same old tricks in new ways. One of their favorites is to pose as a business or government official to pressure you into sending them money or personal information.
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Utility company calling? Don’t fall for it.
Every day, millions of people who have lost their jobs are making difficult choices about how to pay their bills.
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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.