More than 85 large wildfires are ripping across the West Coast, from California to Oregon and Washington. […]
Are you married to someone who owes past-due child support? Was your portion of the economic impact payment (“EIP”) mistakenly applied to pay your spouse’s debt? […]
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 facing another natural disaster, handling the aftermath is never easy. […]
Every day, the FTC is collecting data, watching the numbers, and spotting the trends. We’re also spreading the word about COVID-19-related scams. […]
The Federal Trade Commission is partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to help you guard against potential census scams. […]
During these difficult economic times, it is easy to imagine our financial problems disappearing by winning a big prize. […]
The email suddenly appears in your inbox. Someone is writing to say that they have access to your cell phone or your computer. […]
As the Coronavirus continues to spread, you may be looking for ways to make money without ever stepping foot outside your door. […]
Military Consumer Month is here. In these unprecedented and challenging times, we’re focusing on consumer issues related to COVID-19. […]
In this age of social distancing, more and more of our favorite stores now offer ways to score great deals online. […]
We’ve been telling you about the scams related to COVID-19. But now we can tell you even more about the scams happening in your neck of the woods. […]
These days, there are just so many reasons why people want to do something to help, to make a difference, to take action. […]
Are you tempted to play “The Circle Game,” join a “Blessing Loom,” or jump on a “Money Board”? These are some of the names for an online scam that’s making the rounds at a time when millions of people are out of work and scraping for cash. […]
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, the FTC has released dozens of warning letters against people trying to make an illegal buck off the Coronavirus. […]
The Federal Trade Commission is mailing refund checks totaling $488,629 to consumers who bought golf and kitchen gadgets from a group of online marketers that allegedly used deceptive “free” and “risk-free” trials to sell their products. […]
Scammers are experts at shifting tactics and changing their messages to catch you off guard. This is especially true as they take advantage of anxieties related to the Coronavirus. […]
I know, 60-year-olds. You’re not old. In fact, we’ve found that, when people think “old,” they think of someone about 10 years older than they are right now. […]
Last month, the Federal Trade Commission alerted you to Coronavirus scams they were seeing at the time. But scammers don’t take a break. Below is an update on more scams we’re seeing, and steps you can take to protect yourself, your personal information, and your wallet. […]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION: As the Coronavirus takes a growing toll on people’s pocketbooks, there are reports that the government will soon be sending money by check or direct deposit to each of us. The government will not ask you to pay anything upfront to get this money. No fees. No charges. No nothing. […]
Now that you know why credit matters, it’s time to get your credit in order. Sometimes the hardest part is getting started. The first step is to pull your credit report.
