Consumer Alert
A deceptive credit card interest rate reduction offer
Monthly credit card bills can be a drag, especially when you’re feeling financially strapped.
Consumer Alert
Promises for lower credit card interest rates weren’t true
When you’re having trouble paying your credit card bills, getting a lower interest rate to keep your balance in check could be a game changer.
Consumer Alert
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.
Consumer Alert
Is a scammer getting unemployment benefits in your name?
In a large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, imposters are filing claims for unemployment benefits, using the names and personal information of people who have not filed
Consumer Alert
Hurricane season 2020 and COVID-19
June 1 is the official start of hurricane season, and now is a great time to make a plan to deal with weather emergencies.
Consumer Alert
How to avoid COVID-19 government imposter scams
Many of us are paying close attention to the guidance from federal, state, and local governments during this COVID-19 health emergency.
Consumer Alert
Economic impact payments for U.S. citizens abroad
Are you a United States citizen living abroad?
Consumer Alert
Scammers are using COVID-19 messages to scam people
Scammers are experts at shifting tactics and changing their messages to catch you off guard.
Consumer Alert
While you’re at home, spot the scams
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
Get help dealing with 2020’s weather emergencies
So far, this year has seen devastating wildfires, earthquakes, tornadoes and flooding, crippling snow and ice storms.