Tag: scam

Offers of free money from government grants are scams. Here’s how to avoid a government grant scam, and how to report it.

The FTC has been getting reports of people getting letters in the mail from a law firm. They are, they say, looking for the heir of a multi-million-dollar inheritance. And they think it might be you. (Spoiler alert: it’s not.)

Some multi-level marketing businesses are illegal pyramid schemes. Before joining an MLM program, here are some things to know.

Some companies promise you a low-interest loan or credit card, but want a fee first. They’re scams. Learn the warning signs.

Tech support scammers want you to pay them to fix a non-existent computer problem. Learn how to avoid and report tech support scams.

Dishonest advertisers make bogus claims about their weight loss products. Learn to spot and avoid bogus health claims.