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.
Have you gotten calls about supposed problems with your Social Security number from callers pretending they’re with the Social Security Administration (SSA)? If so, you’re not alone.
Not another robocall! We’ve all felt that way. Wondering what to do about robocalls? Check out this new video:
Last year, the FTC and state charity regulators joined in Operation Donate with Honor to stop sham veterans cha
You’ve probably gotten one of these calls: They say it’s the IRS and they’re filing a lawsuit against you for back taxes. They may threaten to arrest or deport you. What do you do?
Still getting calls from people claiming to be from Medicare, asking for money or personal information? Watch this video about how you can protect yourself from Medicare scams:
If you need tech help with your computer, where do you go? Most of us probably search online.
We read you loud and clear! Last year, the FTC got nearly 143,000 reports about tech support scams.
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?
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
Welcome to National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2019.