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Avoid crowdfunding scams
Crowdfunding is one way to support a project you believe in and get rewards for that support. But the project you’re backing is only as good as the people behind it.
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How To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams
Scammers use email or text messages to trick you into giving them your personal and financial information. But there are several ways to protect yourself.
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SSA imposters top IRS in consumer loss reports
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.
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What to do about robocalls
Not another robocall! We’ve all felt that way. Wondering what to do about robocalls? Check out this new video:
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Operation Donate with Honor continues
Last year, the FTC and state charity regulators joined in Operation Donate with Honor to stop sham veterans cha
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Those (not really) IRS calls
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?
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Protect yourself against Medicare scams
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:
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Keep tech support strangers out of your computer
If you need tech help with your computer, where do you go? Most of us probably search online.
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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?