Report scams to the FTC online or by phone.
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How to protect your personal information from identity thieves.
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Your credit report affects your ability to get a loan or job, and could help you avoid identity theft. You can get a truly free credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com.
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Tips for dealing with robocalls.
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What you can do to avoid, detect and get rid of viruses and spyware.
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This video describes how consumers can evaluate online reviews and recommendations when shopping.
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Be aware of the warning signs and hang up on phone fraud.
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Phishers are looking to lure you with bogus emails and pop-ups that seem safe. Will you take the bait or live to swim another day?
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Young people learn the key concepts of advertising, competition and other consumer topics in a virtual mall setting.
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Many everyday activities allow businesses access to information about you.
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Looking for a great product at a great price? These tips can help.
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This video shows what happens when one person gets a free credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com and someone else gets a “free” credit score from a TV ad.
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Know your rights when employers check your background.
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Illegal robocalls are the rise and the FTC is working to solve the problem.
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If a telemarketer asks for money or account information to collect a "prize," hang up. It's a scam.
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Talk to your kids about staying safe online.
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Here’s why you don’t want to pay fees to a business that promises to lower your monthly car payment or help stop a repossession.
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Read the fine print — or free trials can wind up costing you.
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This video shows what happens when someone makes just the minimum payment on a credit card balance.
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Use these computer security tips to help protect your computer and your personal information.
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This video shows what happens when someone gets a payday loan but can’t pay it back right away.
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This video shows some common money wiring scams, and what happens to some people who meet the scams.
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Can you spot spam scams?
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Before you research travel offers, prepare yourself. Read these trip tips.
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Protect your computer from spyware and viruses that can cause it to run slowly or give fraudsters access to your personal information.
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This video shows kids how they can stop cyberbullying by standing up for themselves or someone else.
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Learn how to protect yourself and your personal information online.
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If you use public Wi-Fi networks, take these steps to protect your personal information.
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Knowing the rules of the U.S. Diversity Lottery can help you avoid a scam.
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FTC attorney Kati Daffan shares five strategies for fighting illegal robocalls in this video produced by the GSA.
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If you want to know how bright a light bulb is, look at its lumens.
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Learn the signs of a business opportunity scam.
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Stop wireless hackers by answering these wireless security questions.
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Test your savvy when it comes to making friends online.
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Helps kids learn why and how to stay safe online.
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Learn how to identify scams promising treatments for cancer.
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Identify and avoid job and business opportunity scams.
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Can’t turn your computer on or off? Is it acting up, running slow, opening pages you didn't click, or displaying pop-ups constantly? There's a good chance your computer's been hacked or infected with a virus. Here’s what to do.
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Answer questions about health products and information online.
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The things kids post online could have an impact on people in the real world.
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You've already lost one laptop, Agent Smith. Your job's on the line if it happens again. Make wise choices this time, and it's mission accomplished.
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Teaches kids how to protect themselves online with privacy settings and good online practices.
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Learn how to tell fact from fiction when it comes to weight loss products.
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This video shows what happens when someone learns the hard way why she should care about her identity.
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This video shows what happens when someone gets a prepaid card without checking out the fees first.
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Identify ads and understand their messages
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Test your online shopping smarts and learn if you can spot a risky offer
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Recognize and report scammers who falsely promise help with immigration.
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NCPW.gov is the one site on the web with free consumer information from federal agencies, state governments, consumer organizations and local consumer protection authorities.
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Learn the techniques advertisers use to relate to audiences.
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Get a glimpse of your future as your investing intelligence is put to the test.
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Young people learn to identify ads and their messages
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An expert explains the inner workings of business opportunity telemarketing scams.
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Put your online auction know-how to the test.
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Test your peer-to-peer file-sharing smarts.
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Consumer Sentinel is a nationwide system for law enforcement to track consumer complaints.
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This video describes the FTC Robocall Challenge and introduces one of the winners.
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Use Admongo in the classroom to teach kids about advertising.
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Medical discount plans are not health insurance. In fact, many of these plans are scams.
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This video shows how someone compares the costs when choosing a place open savings and checking accounts.
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Young people learn the meaning behind ads.
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Understand who the advertiser is and why they want you to take a specific action.
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Young people identify the messages within ads.
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This video shows how keeping a budget helps someone pay all his bills.
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This video shows how easy it is to start a conversation about scams and how to protect yourself from them.
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Enter the world of Admongo to get "aducated" about ads and their messages.
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Are your friends and family getting emails from you that you didn't send? Or maybe you want to check your email, but you can't log in? Chances are your email's been hacked. Here’s what to do.
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From tax forms to family photos, the files on your computer are valuable. If you don’t want to lose them, back them up, and practice good computer security habits to protect yourself from hackers and viruses.
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Is someone using your personal information to open new accounts, make purchases or get benefits? Report it at IdentityTheft.gov and get a free personal recovery plan.
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This video shows how someone gets into trouble with an immigration consultant – and then out of trouble again.
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This video shows what happens if you borrow money in exchange for your car title.
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This video shows what do to if someone steals your identity.
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This video shows how to rent an apartment even if you don't have a good credit history.
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How to spot scammers who pretend to be IRS officials to get you to send them money.
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An illegal robocall could be a scam. Learn what the FTC is doing to stop illegal robocalls, what to do if you get one, and how to block the number.
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Imposters promise romance to users of online dating sites to trick them into sending money.
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Getting the facts about a used car before you buy can help avoid trouble down the road. Here’s what you need to know.
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Callers impersonate legitimate technical support companies to fool computer users into handing over their personal information or sending money.
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Imposters claim to be friends or family in distress to trick consumers into wiring money.
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The first-person story of a veteran’s debt collection experience – and the legal assistance that helped him recover.
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Car ads might promise low payments, no interest, or zero down. But is there a catch? Here’s what you need to know.
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When you buy a car, the dealer also might try to sell you optional products or services known as “add-ons”— which might break your budget. Here’s what you need to know.
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Before you shop for a car, you need to shop for financing. Here’s what you need to know.
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The first-person story of a woman who was harassed by scammers impersonating court officials and lawyers, who tried to coerce her into paying hundreds of dollars for a debt she didn’t owe.
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The first-person story of a retired educator’s Medicare scam experience – and the FTC attorney who helped bring the scammers to justice.
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Did you get a notice that says your personal information was exposed in a data breach? Visit IdentityTheft.gov/databreach to learn what you can do to protect your identity.
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If you think you see a scam, talk with someone. Your story could help someone avoid that scam. Then report it to the Federal Trade Commission at FTC.gov/complaint. Your story could help the FTC stop the scammers.
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How organizations in local communities are using the Pass It On materials.
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Misleading ads can sound pretty plausible; learn how to sort out fact from a fib.
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Military.Consumer.gov gives servicemembers and military families short consumer tips on the go to help them stay mission-ready at home and abroad. Visit https://www.military.consumer.gov to learn more.
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How to avoid a scam known as yo-yo financing when you buy a car.
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While some dietary supplements have proven benefits, others don’t. And some could even be risky for your health.
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The first-person story of how one family responded to a family emergency scam: by putting it on the radio.
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If you get a pop-up to call a number to fix a virus on your computer, ignore it. It’s an imposter scam.
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Your eye doctor must give you your prescription after your fitting. It’s the law. Learn more at FTC.gov/contacts.
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Caregiver websites can help you find jobs, but scammers also use them to find people to rip off.
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The first-person story of one woman’s experience with a debt relief scam – and the lawyer who helped her.
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Understand your rights when dealing with debt collectors.
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How to stay ahead of the scammers with email updates from the FTC.
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What are the warning signs of a scam?
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People’s experience with scams, and the tips to help all of us avoid scams and protect those we care about.
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If someone offers you a job, sends you a check, but then insists you wire extra money back; don’t do it. It's a scam. Instead, report it to the Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov/complaint.
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What to do if someone says they’re from the IRS and they pressure or threaten you to transfer money to them right away.
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If you get a text or call saying a loved one is in trouble and they need you to wire them money, it's most likely a scam.
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You’ve probably seen ads promising help with your student loan debt. Some are scams – here are tips to avoid them.
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Your complaints help the FTC and law enforcement agencies conduct investigations, bring lawsuits and prevent international scams. If you have a complaint about international scams or cross-border fraud, report it at www.econsumer.gov.
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By learning how scammers ask you to pay, find out how to spot – and stop – scams.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the nation’s consumer protection agency. The FTC works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace.
