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Refund and Recovery Scams
If you’ve been scammed, someone might promise to help you get your money back –– if you pay in advance. That’s another scam.
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What To Know About Advance-Fee Loans
Some companies promise you a low-interest loan or credit card, but want a fee first. They’re scams. Learn the warning signs.
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FTC says credit repair company sold sham services and a pyramid scheme
If your credit score is low, a promise of a fix that can help you quickly get the money-saving benefits a high credit score brings can be appealing.
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National Do Not Call Registry FAQs
Advice to help you stop unwanted calls, and information about the National Do Not Call Registry.
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Robocalls
If you answer the phone and hear a recorded message instead of a live person, it's a robocall. Robocalls trying to sell you something are almost always illegal. Many are also probably scams. Here’s what to know about robocalls and what to do about them.
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A deceptive credit card interest rate reduction offer
Monthly credit card bills can be a drag, especially when you’re feeling financially strapped.
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Promises for lower credit card interest rates weren’t true
When you’re having trouble paying your credit card bills, getting a lower interest rate to keep your balance in check could be a game changer.
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Free cruise? Try illegal robocall with an upsell.
The recorded message made it sound easy — take a phone survey and get two free tickets to go on a cruise. But, you guessed it, it wasn’t that simple.
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Self-defense against scams
To everyone who hangs up on unwanted calls, learns about the latest scams, and checks with friends about suspicious offers: good news!