What To Know About Advance-Fee Loans
Some companies promise you a low-interest loan or credit card, but want a fee first. They’re scams. Learn the warning signs.
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How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Tech Support Scams
Tech support scammers want you to pay them to fix a non-existent computer problem. Learn how to avoid and report tech support scams.
The Truth Behind Weight Loss Ads
Dishonest advertisers make bogus claims about their weight loss products. Learn to spot and avoid bogus health claims.
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What To Do if You Were Scammed
Find out what to do if you paid someone you think is a scammer, or if you gave a scammer your personal information or access to your computer or phone.
Mystery Shopping Scams
Find out how to avoid mystery shopping scams.
How To Avoid a Home Improvement Scam
Adding a room, renovating a basement, or doing some much-needed repairs around your home can be a big undertaking.
How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Fake Check Scams
Fake checks might look like business or personal checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, or a check delivered electronically.
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Job hunting? Look out for phony job postings
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Warning: Callers are impersonating FTC Commissioner Noah Phillips
You’re minding your business and the phone rings. If you don’t screen and ignore it, you answer — and the caller says he’s Commissioner Noah Phillips from the FTC. (He’s not.) He gives you a badge number (it’s fake), says there’s a warrant for your arrest (there’s not), and demands that you pay up (nope).