Fraud alert, freeze or lock after Equifax? FAQs
After the Equifax breach, some people are considering placing a fraud alert on their credit file. Others will freeze or lock their credit files to help prevent identity thieves from opening new accounts in their name. Here are some FAQs to help you decide what’s best for you. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Fraud alert, […]
Scam Alert: How to buy World Cup tickets that aren’t fake
The 2018 World Cup kicks off on June 14, 2018 in Moscow. Soccer’s rising stars like Argentina’s Paulo Dybala, France’s Kylian Mbappé, and Brazil’s Gabriel Jesus will join World Cup veterans Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Suárez, Isco, Toni Kroos, Neymar, and Lionel Messi to vie for the coveted World Cup trophy. If you’re looking to buy […]
DNA test kits: Consider the privacy implications
Companies are advertising at-home DNA test kits that promise intriguing insights into your past (“Where did my forebears come from?”) – and your future (“Do I have the genetic markers for certain medical conditions?”). If you’re thinking about buying a kit for yourself or a family member, the FTC has advice about protecting the privacy […]
National Consumer Protection Week is March 4 – 10, 2018
I know most of us are in the midst of holiday planning, parties and gift wrapping – but don’t forget to mark your calendar for National Consumer Protection Week 2018! Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed National Consumer Protection Week is March 4 – 10, 2018
Get rid of unwanted apps
Using your social media account to log into an app or website can be easier than creating a new user name and password. But, after a while, you can collect more apps and become registered on more websites than you really use. This can leave you open to cyberattacks, phishing, and scams. Source: FTC Scam […]
U.S. Marshals won’t call you about jury duty
United States Marshals protect the federal courts, track down dangerous fugitives, and transport thousands of prisoners. They don’t make calls and threaten to arrest people or fine them for missing jury duty. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed U.S. Marshals won’t call you about jury duty
Looking to buy a car? Four things to keep in mind
Buying a car can be overwhelming. There are many things to consider, including your budget, your needs and preferences, and the inventory available at the time. And you see car ads when searching online, when watching TV, while reading the newspaper or listening to the radio. So how do you know those offers are the […]
Protecting you through international cooperation
It’s a reality of the times we live in—scammers can target people a mile, an ocean, or even several continents away. These kinds of cross-border scams are on the rise, and working with other countries to help protect you is more important than ever. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Protecting you through international cooperation