Learn about the latest scams, and get advice to help you avoid, report, and recover from them.
Keep tech support strangers out of your computer
If you need tech help with your computer, where do you go? Most of us probably search online.
FTC’s Tech Support Takedown 2019
We read you loud and clear! Last year, the FTC got nearly 143,000 reports about tech support scams.
Getting calls from the SSA?
Probably not. At least, not from the real SSA. But how many of you have gotten calls from someone who said they were the Social Security Administration?
Phishing: Don’t take the bait
Phishing is when someone uses fake emails or texts – even phone calls – to get you to share valuable personal information, like account numbers, Social Se
Job seekers: Avoid executive placement scams
Online searching makes it easier to connect with companies offering job opportunities.
Scammers go after international students’ money
We try to let you know when we learn about new scams, so you can avoid them and warn your friends and family.
Romance scams will cost you
It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. You may think you spend a lot on flowers or chocolate, but losing money in a romance scam would cost you even more.
This is what a Social Security scam sounds like
Earlier this month, we told you about a growing scam: people pretend to be from the Social Security Administration
Netflix phishing scam: Don’t take the bait
Phishing is when someone uses fake emails or texts to get you to share valuable personal information – like account numbers, Social Security numbers, or your login IDs and passwords.
Fake calls about your SSN
The FTC is getting reports about people pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA) who are trying to get your Social Security number and even your money.
Putting cash in the mail
We’ve been warning you about scammers asking you to pay with gift cards or
Money back from MoneyGram?
We’ve all known for a long time that scammers ask people to pay by wiring money.
Spear phishing scammers want more from you
“I’m calling from [pick any bank]. Someone’s been using your debit card ending in 2345 at [pick any retailer].
Hang up on spoofed SSA calls
If you get a call that looks like it’s from the Social Security Administration (SSA), think twice.
College test prep scams are happening
Recently, we heard about scams targeting parents of high school students preparing for college.
Steering clear of vehicle history report scams
The FTC has been hearing about a new scam targeting people who are selling their cars online.