Consumer Alert
FTC’s Tech Support Takedown 2019
We read you loud and clear! Last year, the FTC got nearly 143,000 reports about tech support scams.
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Getting calls from the SSA?
Probably not. At least, not from the real SSA. But how many of you have gotten calls from someone who said they were the Social Security Administration?
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Phishing: Don’t take the bait
Phishing is when someone uses fake emails or texts – even phone calls – to get you to share valuable personal information, like account numbers, Social Se
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It’s National Consumer Protection Week 2019
Welcome to National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2019.
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Job seekers: Avoid executive placement scams
Online searching makes it easier to connect with companies offering job opportunities.
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Scammers go after international students’ money
We try to let you know when we learn about new scams, so you can avoid them and warn your friends and family.
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Romance scams will cost you
It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. You may think you spend a lot on flowers or chocolate, but losing money in a romance scam would cost you even more.
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This is what a Social Security scam sounds like
Earlier this month, we told you about a growing scam: people pretend to be from the Social Security Administration
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Netflix phishing scam: Don’t take the bait
Phishing is when someone uses fake emails or texts to get you to share valuable personal information – like account numbers, Social Security numbers, or your login IDs and passwords.
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Fake calls about your SSN
The FTC is getting reports about people pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA) who are trying to get your Social Security number and even your money.