VIDEO: Federal Trade Commission Warns of India-Based Tech Support, IRS Phone Scams
Imposter scams like phony tech support scams and IRS impersonator calls continue to hit computers and phones across the country. […]
Imposter scams like phony tech support scams and IRS impersonator calls continue to hit computers and phones across the country. […]
In pretty much every article and blog post we put out, you’ll find tips to help you avoid scams. The idea is that, if you can spot a scam, and know how to avoid it, you and your money are more likely to stay together. […]
Crooks use clever schemes to defraud millions of people every year. They often combine new technology with old tricks to get people to send money or give out personal information. […]
The millions of people who reported scams last year told us that imposters were the top fraud of the year. […]
If you’ve defaulted on a federal student loan, chances are you’ll hear from a debt collector. […]
We certainly understand if the latest IRS imposter scam makes you queasy: it involves a fake IRS tax notice that claims you owe money as a result of the Affordable Care Act. […]
Looking for health insurance? Make sure that’s what you’re buying, or you could find yourself on the hook for big medical bills with no way to pay them […]
Have you seen ads promising easy money if you shrink-wrap your car — with ads for brands like Dr. Pepper, Monster Energy, Red Bull, or Pepsi? […]
Scam Alert, scammers post ads for imaginary job openings for payment-processing agents, finance support clerks, mystery shoppers, interns, money transfer agents or administrative assistants. […]
Identity theft can happen to you – and your mobile phone. It has even happened to the Federal Trade Commisison’s Chief Technologist, Lorrie Cranor, and other FTC colleagues. […]
If you feel in over your head with debt, a company’s promise to lower your mortgage or student loan payment might seem like a lifeline.
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If someone calls you asking for your bank account number, should you give it to them? Never. Hang up — it’s a scam.
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