FTC celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
During Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the heritage and culture of Hispanic communities across the country, and recognize their many contributions to American life. At the FTC, we join the celebration as we work to combat deception and fraud in marketplaces targeting Hispanic communities. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed FTC celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
If you can’t say something nice about this weight loss product…
Consider this scenario: a company promises you its products will provide unbelievable results. But if you decide to write a negative review about your experience, the company says you owe it as much as three times what you originally paid. That’s how it worked with Roca Labs, the FTC says — only it was the […]
Considering a franchise? Time to strategize
Do you ever think about buying a franchise? Maybe you’ve heard of big opportunities and want to make a career change or build a business. If you’re considering buying a franchise, the FTC has updated information to help you. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Considering a franchise? Time to strategize
Fla-Grant lies
Growing up, we all learned that money doesn’t grow on trees. Here’s another hard truth: the federal government is not giving away thousands of dollars in grants to people who pay their taxes on time, have no criminal records, never declared bankruptcy or were ‘selected in a demographic survey.’ Anyone who claims you’ll get ‘free […]
Scam-spotting help for recent refugees
People who’ve recently arrived in the US have a lot of adjustments to make. For many refugees and immigrants, and some of the social services groups who help them, the basics come first: figuring out language, food, shelter, and work. Understanding how to avoid fraud isn’t high on the list – until a scam finds […]
Can a video game app improve your vision? Let’s see…
My mom always told me that my vision would get worse from sitting too close to a screen and playing video games — not better. But according to the FTC, Carrot Neurotechnology said you could improve your vision by buying and playing its $9.99 Ultimeyes video game app. People bought the app because they believed […]
Their “debt” collection days are over
Calling people and pushing them to pay debts they don’t really owe? Posing as law enforcement and fake government agencies like the “Federal Crime Unit of the Department of Justice”? Threatening to sue or arrest people — or tell their family and employers about a debt? Reciting people’s Social Security and bank account numbers to […]
Does green label = green product? It should.
How do you decide which products to buy? Price tags, product labels and ads likely play a part in your choice. They tell you about ingredients, how much product you get for the price, and whether a product has qualities that matter to you — like being environmentally safer. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Does […]
Scam Watch Network – Protecting our Members
With the number of scams and online frauds growing everyday, HonorSociety.org has launched a Scam Watch Network program to syndicate details of known scams published by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Protecting our members and the general public from malicious threats is an important initiative within HonorSociety.org. HonorSociety.org’s Scam Watch Network links you with experts, university […]
Tick-tock goes the clock on old debts
Here’s a fun way to think about a tricky topic. You know the scene in Lewis Caroll’s Alice in Wonderland when the white rabbit hops off saying “I’m late! I’m late! For a very important date!”? Imagine the rabbit is a debt collector. The important date? It’s his last chance to legally make you pay […]