No secret bank accounts to pay your bills
Another day, another scam. Case in point: the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reports that scammers are telling people they can pay their bills using so-called “secret accounts” or “Social Security trust accounts” and routing numbers at Federal Reserve Banks. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed No secret bank accounts to pay your bills
Scams affect all of us
How many of us get scam calls? Maybe it’s someone saying they’re the IRS. Or a debt collector. Or tech support. Or a so-called friend in so-called trouble. And they want you to send money. Sound familiar? All of us are targeted for scams. Every one of us. Which is why we created this video […]
Payments you didn’t authorize could be a scam
Usually, when I pay with a check, I write it out and sign it, or I direct my bank to send it on my behalf. But what if a check is drawn on my account but I didn’t write it, sign it, or tell my bank to send it? It can happen if someone has […]
Uber settles with FTC over privacy and data security promises
As a consumer, you expect companies to honor their promises to protect your personal information. As the nation’s consumer protection agency, so does the FTC. Today, the FTC announced it reached an agreement with Uber to settle FTC charges that Uber abandoned its promises to take reasonable steps to protect consumers’ personal information and to […]
Battling ticket bots
You’re online, ready to buy concert tickets the second they go on sale, and then… they’re sold out. Were you beaten by a ticket bot? Here’s what you need to know. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Battling ticket bots
Looking for a caregiver job? Watch this video
Are you looking for a nanny or caregiver job? Do you search for these jobs on websites such as care.com or sittercity.com? If so, then you should look out for nanny or caregiver scams. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Looking for a caregiver job? Watch this video
A new kind of classic: FTC Classic Videos
Who doesn’t love taking a trip down memory lane? In our new “FTC Classics” playlist, you can do just that. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed A new kind of classic: FTC Classic Videos
Outlet shopping: What the pros know
As summer comes to a close and back-to-school shopping lists loom large, you may be thinking of ways to save money. Some people turn to outlet shopping. But before you pack up the car for an all-day shopping excursion, here are some tips to help you get the most for your money. Source: FTC Scam […]
Grandpa spots scammers
One of my favorite parts about working at the Federal Trade Commission is hearing stories of folks avoiding a scam. A recent story involves Lou, who picked up the phone and spotted the scam almost as soon as he heard the young man call him “Grandpa.” The caller said he’d been arrested for drunk driving, […]
Launder payments for a scam. Get caught, too.
At the FTC, one lawsuit can lead to another. Two years ago, the FTC shut down Money Now Funding, a scam that promised people they would earn thousands to find and refer small businesses in need of a loan. Fast forward to the present, and the FTC is suing the people and payment processing businesses […]