Today, the FTC joined forces with numerous federal, state, and local government partners in Operation Income Illusion, an effort to fight income scams and help people recognize and avoid them. With record unemployment and the ongoing financial...
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Scammers advertise jobs the same way legitimate employers do — online (in ads, on job sites, and social media), in newspapers, and sometimes on TV and radio. They promise you a job, but what they want is your money and your personal information....
On this 3rd day of Consumer Protection, we’re talking about earning some extra cash.
For lots of us, the holiday season is a good time to pick up some part-time work. It’s when retailers and delivery services need extra help. And,...
As we publish this post, a second stimulus package has not yet been finalized by Congress. While there’s a lot we don’t know, we DO know a few things about what scammers do when this kind of uncertainty is in the headlines.
If there’s...
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 claims. People learn about the fraud when they...
Have you been laid off due to the Coronavirus? Or maybe your small business shut down? Today, the FTC kicks off a series of blogs with tips about handling the financial impact of the Coronavirus.
These days, many people start by...
Teleworking during the Coronavirus outbreak? While working from home can help slow the spread of the virus, it brings new challenges: juggling work while kids are home from school; learning new software and conferencing programs; and managing...
Scammers may try to use you to move stolen money. If you help them, you could be what law enforcement calls a money mule.
Money mule scams happen several ways. The story often involves scams related to online dating, work-at-home jobs, or...
If someone you don’t know sends you a check and asks for money back, that’s a scam.
Fake checks drive many types of scams — like those involving phony job and income opportunities, online classified ad sales, and others. In a fake check...
Types of Fake Checks Scams
Why Does this Scam Work?
Fake Checks and Your Bank
How to Avoid a Fake Check Scam
What to Do If You Sent Money to a Scammer
Where to Report Fraud
In a fake check scam, a person you don’t know asks you to deposit a...