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Consumer Alert

Hang up on tech support calls

Jim Kreidler

It can be frustrating to have problems with your computer, especially now that so many people are working from home.

Consumer Alert

Coronavirus checks: flattening the scam curve

Karen Hobbs

There’s a lot to worry about when it comes to the Coronavirus crisis, including the new ways scammers are using the economic impact payments (so-called “stimulus checks”) to trick people.

Consumer Alert

Avoiding SSA scams during COVID-19

Jim Kreidler

While some of you are home, practicing social distancing and frequent hand washing to avoid the Coronavirus, remember that scammers are still busy trying to take advantage of people.

Consumer Alert

Grandparent scams in the age of Coronavirus

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle

“Grandma: I’m in the hospital, sick, please wire money right away.” “Grandpa: I’m stuck overseas, please send money.” Grandparent scams can take a new twist – and a new sense of urgency – in these

Consumer Alert

While you’re at home, spot the scams

Cristina Miranda

Many of us are at home, trying to protect our communities from the Coronavirus. (Thanks to those who are still working outside the home.

Consumer Alert

Welcome to NCPW 2020

Andrew Smith

Welcome to National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2020. Today kicks off the 23rd year of one of the FTC’s biggest annual events.

Consumer Alert

Join us for NCPW 2020 on March 1-7!

Ari Lazarus

National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is coming up next week, and we’d love for you to join us.