Consumer Alert
Amazon impersonators: what you need to know
Has Amazon contacted you to confirm a recent purchase you didn’t make or to tell you that your account has been hacked?
Consumer Alert
Spot the pandemic scam: emergency broadband program impersonators
Have you seen ads on social media that offer to “help” you sign up for a government program that will give you a “free” device and internet service in exchange for money or personal information?
Consumer Alert
Stay scam free for Hispanic Heritage Month: connect with the FTC
A popular saying in Spanish is “camarón que se duerme se lo lleva la corrien
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How to spot extortion scams on LGBTQ+ dating apps
Looking for love on LGBTQ+ dating apps? Scammers are at the ready too.
Consumer Alert
Your boss isn’t emailing you about a gift card
Did you get an email from your boss asking you for a favor? Does your boss need you to send gift cards to pay for an upcoming office party?
Consumer Alert
How to spot, stop, and report post-disaster scams
Whether you’re starting to assess the damage from Hurricane Ida, the recent flooding in Tennessee, the wildfires in the West, or another natural disaster, coping with the aftermath is never easy.
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WARNING: Email from FTC Chair Lina M. Khan about Coronavirus money is fake
Scammers are impersonating FTC Chair Lina M. Khan in a new phishing scheme.
Consumer Alert
Think stem cell therapy can treat your ailments? It may pay to think twice
People are living longer than ever before.