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Steering clear of vehicle history report scams

Colleen Tressler
The FTC has been hearing about a new scam targeting people who are selling their cars online. They’re getting calls or texts from people who claim to be interested in buying the car – but first want
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New materials on cybersecurity for small business

Rosario Méndez
If you own a small business, you know it’s critical to protect your business from cyber threats. Today, the FTC launched new cybersecurity resources for small businesses – you’ll find them at FTC.gov
Consumer Alert

FTC takes aim at deceptive stem cell therapy claims

Colleen Tressler
People spend billions of dollars each year on health-related products and treatments that don’t deliver. People who buy them are cheated out of their money, their time, and even their health. The FTC
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Scams near you, by the numbers

Paul Witt
Every day, people across the country are telling the FTC what happened to them. Maybe they lost money to a scam, lost their identity, or just spotted something that looked fishy and wanted somebody to
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Scammers demand gift cards

Cristina Miranda
Gift cards are a great way to give a gift. But did you know they are also a scammer’s favorite way to steal money? According to the FTC’s new Data Spotlight , more scammers are demanding payment with
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Immigration help – watch your step

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle
If you’re looking for immigration help, you might run across what look like government websites – but are actually from companies pretending to be part of the U.S. government. The FTC’s recent
Consumer Alert

FTC sues car dealerships for fake recall notices

Seena Gressin
A recall notice for your car or truck signals a serious safety defect that you should try to get fixed quickly. According to an FTC lawsuit , a group of auto dealerships counted on people doing just
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It’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Ari Lazarus
October is spooky enough with its ghouls and goblins. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here to remind us how to stay safe and secure from real (and maybe even scarier) threats – malware and
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New Credit Law FAQs

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle
You’ve heard about the new law that makes credit freezes free and fraud alerts last one year. If you have questions, you’re not alone. Here are answers to some of the questions we’re hearing most. Q
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Anti-scammy Sammy

Lesley Fair
There’s former Van Halen front man Sammy Hagar, NFL legend Slingin’ Sammy Baugh, and the incomparable Sammy Davis, Jr. All notable in their own right, but did they win back $586 million for defrauded
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Facebook breach: what to do next

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle
Facebook recently announced the largest breach in the company’s history . The breach affected about 50 million users, allowing hackers to take over their accounts. If you use Facebook, you may be
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$505 million in refunds sent to payday loan customers

Lesley Fair
If you took out an online payday loan from a company affiliated with AMG Services, you may be getting a check in the mail from the FTC. The $505 million the FTC is returning to consumers makes this
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Managing someone else’s money: New protection from ID theft and fraud

Lois Greisman, Federal Trade Commission, Elder Justice Coordinator
If you manage someone else’s money, protecting your loved one from financial exploitation and scams is among your important responsibilities. Starting September 21st, 2018, a new federal law lets some
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Root, root, root for the regions

Andrew Smith
This year eight major league baseball teams are celebrating milestone anniversaries – and so are the FTC’s regional offices . In 1918, the Commission opened the first three of its regional offices
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Free credit freezes are here

Andrew Smith, Federal Trade Commission, Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Free credit freezes and year-long fraud alerts are here, starting September 21 st , thanks to a new federal law. Here’s what you should know: Free credit freezes Security freezes, also known as credit
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Please don’t get your cancer treatments in a bar.

Michael Atleson
We’ve warned people for years not to trust the wild health claims that some companies make about their pills, powders, and potions. Call us old fashioned, but we almost fell off our stool when we
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Hang up on Medicare card scams

Ari Lazarus
Scammers follow the news – and the money. A few months ago, we shared the news that Medicare is sending new cards to everyone who gets Medicare benefits, replacing your Social Security number with
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FTC shuts down fake document sellers

Colleen Tressler
When you apply for credit, a mortgage, a place to live, government benefits, or tax refunds, you need documents showing your income, employment, and other information. But not everyone plays by the
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Picking up the pieces after a hurricane

Colleen Tressler
Dealing with the aftermath of a hurricane can be overwhelming, but taking stock and developing a recovery plan can give you a sense of hope and purpose. Here are a few tips and links to resources to
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WeTakeSection8 – but not really

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle
Looking for an apartment? Many of us start looking online, trusting that the rental sites give us good information. But what if they don’t, and then charge for it? That’s just what the FTC says