The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
If you want to contact a company’s customer service department, you can do a quick search online and often find what looks like its phone number or email.
Scammers make up all kinds of stories to get your money, from telling you that you’ve won a prize,
Many of us depend on our cars — for work, errands, shuttling kids, and visiting loved ones.
Scammers love to use the same old tricks in new ways. One of their favorites is to pose as a business or government official to pressure you into sending them money or personal information.
Just about a year ago, we told you about a case the FTC brought against a student loan debt re
One thing we know about scammers is that they follow the headlines. So it’s not surprising that we’ve seen so many Coronavirus-related scams recently.
Yesterday some high-profile people had their Twitter accounts hacked by scammers who
When you’re having trouble paying your credit card bills, getting a lower interest rate to keep your balance in check could be a game changer.
Every day, millions of people who have lost their jobs are making difficult choices about how to pay their bills.
As the Coronavirus continues to spread, you may be looking for ways to make money without ever stepping foot outside your door.
Because of COVID-19, unemployment rates are high and many people’s cash flows are low. Scammers view these as ripe conditions to strike.
Most people have already gotten their economic stimulus payments, but the Internal Revenue Service is still sending them out. If you haven’t gotten
We’ve been telling you about the scams related to COVID-19.
These days, there are just so many reasons why people want to do to something to help, to make a difference, to take action.
The FTC continues to seek out and warn sellers who peddle so-called Coronavirus treatments with no proof they work.
In a large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, imposters are filing claims for unemployment benefits, using the names and personal information of people who have not filed
