The American Community Survey: Is it legitimate?
Yes! It's conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, but unlike the 10-year Census, this survey runs all year, every year. The survey goes to a... more ››
Back to College: Renting a house or apartment
Are you, or do you know, a college student moving into a rental soon? The FTC has some advice ... more ››
Capitol One Data Breach
There's been a data breach of information collected from Capitol One credit card customers and credit card applicants in the United States... more ››
Report robocalls!
It may not put an end to them, but you're providing important information. Read about data collected on robocalls, including topics, trends... more ››
There's a new spin on Gift Card scams
Scammers are pretending to be a rabbi, priest, imam or pastor collecting donations for a worthy cause. Read more about it from the FTC ... more ››
Medicare does NOT give out DNA testing kits!
The FTC is getting reports that callers claiming to be from Medicare are asking people for their Medicare numbers, Social Security numbers... more ››
Mystery Shopper Scams
Who wouldn’t love getting paid to shop and dine at cool places and then review them? Whether you’re a student looking for a summer job or... more ››
Beware of Government Imposter Scams
Scammers are pretending to be calling from the IRS, Medicare, a government grants group, the police and the FBI. Even if caller ID tells... more ››
There are no “quick fixes” to clean up your credit
There are no “quick fixes” to clean up your credit. If you’re trying to clean up your credit, you’ll come across plenty of... more ››
Protecting Seniors from Financial Abuse
Click HERE to read about Protecting Seniors from Financial Abuse ... more ››
Don't fall for the one-ring telephone scam!
Unless you recognize the number, don't call back. Read more from the FTC ... more ››
Imposter scams top complaints to FTC in 2018
“If you get a call out of the blue from someone claiming to be from a government agency like the Social Security Administration or IRS... more ››
Fake calls about your Social Security Number
The SSA will never EVER call and ask for your Social Security number. It won’t ask you to pay anything. And it won’t call to threaten your... more ››
Cash scams
Scammers are going low-tech and asking people to send cash. Never send cash through the mail. Read more from the FTC HERE.
Holiday shopping online?
If you’re thinking about donating to charity, do some research first to make sure your money will really help the causes you care about.... more ››
Tips from the FTC: Recognize Scammers Who Pretend to Be from the Government
You know those posters businesses must hang up with information about labor laws? You can get them for free from the U.S. Department of... more ››