The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
There are thousands of trials underway as companies race to find effective vaccines and treatments for COVID-19. Many of these research studies are legitimate, but some are not.
You get a robocall saying you paid too much on a utility bill. To make up for this mistake, they say, you’ll get a cash refund and a discount on your future bills.
Imposter scams often begin with a call, text message, or email.
Two disturbing phone scams have popped up on the FTC’s radar.
If you don’t usually file a tax return, or didn’t file a return for 2018 or 2019, you might not know yo
If you saw an email from FTC Chairman Joseph Simons, it wasn’t. From him, that is. Scammers pretending to be him are emailing, though.
Have you ever gotten a call about a debt you don’t recognize? Or had a collector harass, threaten, or lie to you?
Every year, Hispanic Heritage Month gives us a chance to reflect on the great contributions Latinos have made to society.