Tag: scam

Offers of free money from government grants are scams. Here’s how to avoid a government grant scam, and how to report it.

The FTC has been getting reports of people getting letters in the mail from a law firm. They are, they say, looking for the heir of a multi-million-dollar inheritance. And they think it might be you. (Spoiler alert: it’s not.)

Some multi-level marketing businesses are illegal pyramid schemes. Before joining an MLM program, here are some things to know.

Some companies promise you a low-interest loan or credit card, but want a fee first. They’re scams. Learn the warning signs.

Tech support scammers try to scare you into believing there’s a problem with your computer. They tell lies to get your financial information or remote access to your computer. Their goal is to steal your money, or worse, steal your identity.

Dishonest advertisers make bogus claims about their weight loss products. Learn to spot and avoid bogus health claims.