Consumer Alert
Scam emails demand Bitcoin, threaten blackmail
The FTC uses the information it gets from people who report scams to keep close watch on trends, so we can alert you to changes.
Consumer Alert
Economic impact payments for U.S. citizens abroad
Are you a United States citizen living abroad?
Consumer Alert
FTC: Coronavirus scams, Part 2
Last month, we alerted you to Coronavirus scams we were seeing at the time.
Consumer Alert
Is that text message about your FedEx package really a scam?
You may be skeptical when someone you don’t know sends you a text message you didn’t expect and it tells you to click on a link. Maybe that little voice in your head starts talking to you.
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How to Recognize and Report Spam Text Messages
Find out what you can do about unwanted text messages and how to report them.
Consumer Alert
Coronavirus: Scammers follow the headlines
Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus.
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How To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams
Scammers use email or text messages to trick you into giving them your personal and financial information. But there are several ways to protect yourself.
Consumer Alert
Netflix phishing scam: Don’t take the bait
Phishing is when someone uses fake emails or texts to get you to share valuable personal information – like account numbers, Social Security numbers, or your login IDs and passwords.