Back to school: Children’s privacy
Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Back to school: Children’s privacy
Scammers target disaster victims. Spot their traps
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FTC and American consumers win two cases against pandemic scammers
The FTC’s hard work pays off for American consumers. A few months into the pandemic, the FTC filed complaints against two online sellers — Glowyy and American Screening — which falsely promised fast delivery of in-demand face masks, sanitizers, gloves, and other personal protective equipment. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed FTC and […]
Closing the door on home buying company Opendoor’s false claims
When you sell a house, you’re looking to get the most you can for it. What if a company promised you’d make more money selling it to them than you would on the open market? Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Closing the door on home buying company Opendoor’s false claims
Payment processor’s sales pitches tricked small business owners
Today, people expect to swipe, dip, tap, enter, and use their credit and debit cards everywhere — including at small businesses, local shops, and neighborhood restaurants. If you own a small business, you’ve probably gotten a sales pitch for payment processing services. As the FTC’s case against First American Payment Processing and its affiliates […]
Selling stuff online? Here’s how to avoid a scam
Selling stuff online can be a great way to make some extra cash. Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and other sites attract a lot of buyers — and scammers. Here are some ways scammers try to cheat you and what to do about it. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Selling stuff online? Here’s how […]
Tune into Military Consumer all year long
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Military families combat identity theft amid life transitions
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Want to avoid dishonest debt collectors? Watch this video to learn how
During Military Consumer Month 2022, the FTC is highlighting resources to help veterans and their families navigate tricky situations they may find themselves in. Watch this video to see how Bryan, a U.S. Army veteran, was able to get debt collectors to stop contacting him about a debt he didn’t think he owed. […]
Limited waiver for student loan forgiveness ends October 31
Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Limited waiver for student loan forgiveness ends October 31