Consumer Alert
Charity scams for veterans tug at heart strings and grab for wallets
Consumer Alert
Veteran entrepreneurs: Spot the scams
The FTC joins the country in honoring veteran entrepreneurs and their families this National Veterans Small Business Week. We offer thanks as you continue to serve communities all over the nation through your businesses. Unfortunately, scammers are ready to take your hard-earned profits and steal your sensitive business data. So, this week, take time to talk to your employees about how scams happen.
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How to recognize a fake Geek Squad renewal scam
Scammers are at it again, impersonating well-known businesses and trying to rip people off. This time they’re pretending to be from Geek Squad, Best Buy’s tech support service. Here’s what we’re hearing about the scam and what to do if you see it.
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Mortgage Relief Scams
Scammers promise to make changes to your mortgage loan or take other steps to save your home, but they don’t deliver. Never pay a company upfront for promises to help you get relief on paying your mortgage.
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Did you get an email saying your personal info is for sale on the dark web?
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Got student loans? Spot scams related to the Sweet lawsuit
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Modeling Scams
A talent scout says you've got a future in modeling. That's flattering — but sometimes it’s a scam.
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Free COVID test scam targets people on Medicare
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When a Business Offer or Coaching Program Is a Scam
If you’ve ever thought about starting an online business, being your own boss, or earning a living from investing, you’re not alone.
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Rental Listing Scams
Scammers use rental listings to get you to pay in advance for a place to live or vacation.