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Before you join that crowdfunding campaign, read this

Emily Wu
If it takes a village to raise a child, crowdfunding may be what it takes to make that invention a reality. But scammers could be behind those crowdfunding efforts and take your money without
Consumer Alert

Shopping online? Know your retailer and your rights

Colleen Tressler
COVID opened the door for scammers to double down on their worst practices, while preying on consumers during an unprecedented global pandemic. That includes some bad actors who have been taking
Consumer Alert

What to know before you buy something online

Alvaro Puig
Ahh, summer. Ten sweet yet short weeks to enjoy some of your favorite traditions. Maybe it’s sipping an ice cold drink on the porch, spending a weekend at the beach, or cooling off with the kids at
Consumer Alert

Ignore bogus COVID vaccine survey

Colleen Tressler
Scammers are using a new trick to steal your money and personal information: a bogus COVID vaccine survey. People across the country are reporting getting emails and texts out of the blue, asking them
Consumer Alert

Dishonest magazine companies target inmates

Lisa Lake
If someone you care about is in jail or prison, you might be thinking about getting them a magazine subscription. The FTC wants you to know that some magazine subscription companies might make
Consumer Alert

Free trials can be costly

Lisa Lake
Getting free stuff is cool…until it isn’t free. It is decidedly uncool when, after luring you in with “free trials” for products you might like, a company hits you with surprise charges during the