Charity Fraud Information
Spread the word about CHARITY FRAUD. Read more from the FTC ... more ››
Beware of Gift Card Scams
Beware of scammers demanding to be paid with gift cards. Read more from the FTC ... more ››
How to Detect Hurricane Charity Scams
Charity scams follow hurricane's wake. Click ... more ››
FAQs About the New Credit Law-Making Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts
Fake Utility Company Calls Scams
Have you gotten a call from someone who claims to be a utilities company representative and says you have an unpaid bill? It's likely a... more ››
Are you financially prepared for a disaster?
Are you financially prepared for a disaster or emergency?
Smart ideas for school shopping from the FTC
For smart ideas for school shopping from the FTC, click ... more ››
Learn the signs of a scam
Do you know the signs of a tech scam? Warn your friends about them! Read more from the FTC HERE.
From the FTC
You’re working on your computer when, suddenly, a message pops up on the screen: “Virus detected! Call now for a free security scan and to... more ››
From the FTC: The FTC doesn't give out prizes.
Verify any notification that says you have received a prize. Many are scams. read more from the FTC ... more ››
FTC Sues to Stop Illegal Robocalls
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a ... more ››
Western Union Money Transfer Scam
Did you lose money to a scammer who had you pay using Western Union between January 1, 2004 and January 19, 2017? If so, you can ask for... more ››
Beware the "Secret Shopping" Scam
If you get a check in the mail to be a "Secret Shopper," remember this: "If anyone ever asks you to deposit a check and then wire or send... more ››
Stopping unwanted calls on a mobile phone
Why are you getting so many calls? Odds are, many of the calls you’re getting are from scammers. Read how to stop unwanted calls on your... more ››
IRS alert about scam IRS "refunds."
The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers of a quickly growing scam involving erroneous tax refunds being deposited into their bank... more ››
From the FTC: Auto Repair Basics
The best way to avoid auto repair rip-offs is to be prepared. Knowing how your vehicle works and how to identify common car problems is a... more ››