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Consumer Alert

The top scams of 2022

Andrew Rayo
What are scammers up to these days? Every day, people just like you tell the FTC what they’ve spotted, and maybe even lost money to. Then, every year, the FTC rolls up all those millions of reports
Consumer Alert

Mark your calendar for these upcoming NCPW events

Ari Lazarus
National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2023 is coming up in two weeks, and we hope you’ll attend some of the virtual and in-person events. NCPW is a time when the FTC partners with organizations and
Consumer Alert

Is your eye doctor violating the Contact Lens Rule?

Colleen Tressler
The FTC recently sent 24 cease and desist letters to eye doctors after getting reports they may have violated the Contact Lens Rule by ignoring important rights of patients. That includes the
Consumer Alert

What’s legit and what’s a scam?

Jim Kreidler
People make up lots of stories about why you need to send them money. They might say you’ve won a prize , your family member is in an emergency , or that they love you . And in all these examples
Consumer Alert

FTC to voice service provider: give the robocalls a rest

Andrew Rayo
Tired of getting endless robocalls? We are too. Robocalls aren’t just a pain to get, they’re often pushing scams for things like fake auto warranties and debt relief. But scammy robocallers can’t do
Consumer Alert

Will the FTC call or write you? Will they demand money?

Alvaro Puig
Scammers trying to rip you off will often impersonate organizations or government agencies you know. Some even pretend to be from the Federal Trade Commission. But how can you know if it’s the FTC or
Consumer Alert

Over $115 million goes to MoneyGram users who paid scammers

Bridget Small
Most of the time, if you send money to a scammer with a wire transfer, you don’t get money back. But if you paid a scammer through MoneyGram and filed a refund claim with Gilardi & Co., watch your
Consumer Alert

Donating to help after earthquakes in Turkey and Syria?

Gema de las Heras
The devastation in Turkey and Syria following massive earthquakes is inspiring people to help and donate. And it’s prompting scammers — like they do after every disaster — to take advantage of your
Consumer Alert

Servicemembers: DFAS is not calling you about your pay

Carol Kando-Pineda
People are reporting a new twist on a banking imposter scam targeting the military. In this latest con, imposters call servicemembers and pretend to be from or working with DFAS (for us civilians
Consumer Alert

Did your dating app match just ask you for money?

Ari Lazarus
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you or your friends might be thinking about love. But not everyone is — some are just looking to get into your pockets. Read on so you can spot and report
Consumer Alert

This Black History Month, take charge of your credit

Terri Miller
The FTC honors the contributions and legacy of Black Americans across U.S. history. One of the top consumer issues we’ve heard from people living in majority Black communities is related to credit
Consumer Alert

GoodRx’s not-so-good privacy practices come to light

Alvaro Puig
Nowadays, there are health-related apps and websites everywhere that let you track things like your physical activity, health conditions, caloric intake, prescriptions, and even ovulation. They ask
Consumer Alert

Looking for a job? Scammers might be looking for you

Colleen Tressler
Recent layoffs in industries like the tech sector have scammers fine-tuning their approaches to take advantage. They may advertise jobs online, sometimes setting up fake websites, or look for targets
Consumer Alert

Pass It On in 2023: Renewing fraud prevention

Bridget Small
If you’re one of the resourceful, dedicated people who uses Pass It On and Pásalo materials to help older adults avoid scams, thank you! You’re part of an enormous network that’s shared more than 17
Consumer Alert

This March, bring NCPW to your neighborhood

Ari Lazarus
March is right around the corner, and you know what that means…it’s almost time for National Consumer Protection Week! This year, NCPW is March 5-11, so now’s the time to jump into planning — and we