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Consumer Alert

Spot and stop dishonest charity fundraisers

Rosario Méndez
What’s worse than a bogus charity? A bogus charity with a dishonest fundraiser. The FTC has sued and stopped dishonest charity fundraisers that called people to get them to donate to fake charities. Some prey on your kindness and desire to help people impacted by weather emergencies or a disaster. But when you get a call from a charity fundraiser, how do you know the caller is telling you the truth?
Consumer Alert

USS Bonhomme Richard – giving to sailors in need

Carol Kando-Pineda

You may have seen reports of the fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard. Dozens of sailors fled the burning ship and lost all their possessions.

Consumer Alert

Where is your online search leading you?

Lisa Lake

Dishonest companies set up websites that look like legitimate places to get information on finding a job, joining the military, or getting government benefits.

Consumer Alert

Copycat recruiting sites?

Cristina Miranda

Servicemembers understand the serious responsibility of enlisting in the armed forces. But some companies may try to take advantage.