Consumer Protection Unit News & Announcements

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 ››

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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

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The Facebook Breach

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Free Credit Reports Start Today!

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Avoid Charity Scams After a National Disaster

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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 ››

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Fake Check Scams

Click here for advice from the FTC... more ››

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Are you financially prepared for a disaster?

Are you financially prepared for a disaster or emergency?

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Smart ideas for school shopping from the FTC

For smart ideas for school shopping from the FTC, click ... more ››

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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.

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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 ››

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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 ››

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FTC Sues to Stop Illegal Robocalls

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a ... more ››

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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 ››

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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 ››

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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 ››

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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 ››

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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 ››

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