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No money, honey.

Lisa Lake
It’s never too late to find love, and lots of dating sites and apps are there to help. But scammers are out to steal your heart, too…and then steal your money. This Older Americans Month, let’s talk
Consumer Alert

Social media is no place for COVID-19 vaccination cards

Seena Gressin
Some of you are celebrating your second COVID-19 vaccination with the giddy enthusiasm that’s usually reserved for weddings, new babies, and other life events. You’re posting a photo of your
Consumer Alert

Coronavirus: Scammers follow the headlines

Colleen Tressler
Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus. They’re setting up websites to sell bogus products, and using fake emails, texts, and social media posts as a ruse to take your
Consumer Alert

FTC videos: Rated “P” for People

Colleen Tressler
Videos from the Federal Trade Commission offer practical, useful, and memorable messages that can save you money, time, and aggravation. And they’re free. We have videos that tell you how to protect
Consumer Alert

New brochure for social media influencers

Lesley Fair
Chances are you know an influencer – a person who works with a brand to recommend or endorse a product in social media. Maybe you work at a company that uses influencers or perhaps that describes you
Consumer Alert

What the FTC Facebook settlement means for consumers

Lesley Fair
The next time users visit Facebook, things might not look different, but big changes are brewing behind the scenes. The FTC’s record-breaking $5 billion settlement requires Facebook to conduct a
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Talk to Your Kids

When your kids begin socializing online, you may want to talk to them about certain risks: Inappropriate conduct: The online world can feel anonymous. Kids sometimes forget that they are still
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Kids and Socializing Online

Social networking sites, chat rooms, virtual worlds, and blogs are how teens and tweens socialize online; it's important to help your child learn how to navigate these spaces safely. Among the