Consumer Alert
Anatomy of a fake check scam
Fake checks drive many types of scams – like those involving phony prize wins, fake jobs, mystery shoppers, online classified ad sales, and others.
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How to avoid a Bitcoin blackmail scam
“I know about the secret you are keeping from your wife and everyone else. You can ignore this letter, or pay me a $8600 confidentiality fee in Bitcoin”.
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What you need to know if you were a MOBE customer
We recently wrote about steps that the FTC took to stop MOBE, an internet business-coaching scheme that was
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Scammers impersonate celebrities on social media
Did your favorite celebrity reach out to you on social media?
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Watch out for card skimming at the gas pump
With the summer travel season in high gear, the FTC is warning drivers about skimming scams at the pump.
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Warn your friends about tech support scams
Tech support scams, which get people to pay for fake computer help or steal their personal information, are convincing.
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Staying away from nanny and caregiving job scams
Finding a new job can be a challenge. Websites can help you find work, but scammers also use these sites to find people to rip off.
Donating Safely and Avoiding Scams
When you decide to support a cause you care about, you want your donation to count. Doing some research and planning your giving can help ensure your donations get where they’ll do good. Here are tips
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Scammers create fake emergencies to get your money
“I lost my wallet and ID. I’m stranded — please wire money.”