Temporary stop of COVID-19 evictions: what you need to know
In September, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a temporary order to stop evictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 clinical trial: real or fake? Learn how to tell the difference.
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.
Overpaid your utility bill? That’s probably a scam
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.
How to spot, avoid, and report imposter scams
Imposter scams often begin with a call, text message, or email.
Threatening phone scams are targeting parents and immigrants
Two disturbing phone scams have popped up on the FTC’s radar.
Non-filers: Expect a letter about your stimulus check
If you don’t usually file a tax return, or didn’t file a return for 2018 or 2019, you might not know yo
The FTC Chairman is not writing to you
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.
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Fake and Abusive Debt Collectors
Have you ever gotten a call about a debt you don’t recognize? Or had a collector harass, threaten, or lie to you?
Empowering the Latino community to avoid and report scams
Every year, Hispanic Heritage Month gives us a chance to reflect on the great contributions Latinos have made to society.