Tag: imposter

Reports about the release of COVID-19 vaccines by the end of the year are promising, but plans for distribution are still being worked out.

Scammers follow the headlines. They take advantage of what’s happening in the news to find new ways to get people to part with their money.

There are thousands of trials underway as companies race to find effective vaccines and treatments for COVID-19. Many of these research studies are legitimate, but some are not.

Imposter scams often begin with a call, text message, or email.

Two disturbing phone scams have popped up on the FTC’s radar.

If you saw an email from FTC Chairman Joseph Simons, it wasn’t. From him, that is. Scammers pretending to be him are emailing, though.

Phishing scams can be hard to spot.

In 2019, the FTC reached a

Whether you’re getting ready to deal with the aftermath of Gulf Coast storms, Laura and Marco, dealing with the ravages of wildfires out West, reeling from the derecho that struck the Midwest, or f

During these difficult economic times, it is easy to imagine our financial problems disappearing by winning a big prize. Who wouldn’t like to win a million dollars, a new car, or a vacation home?