FTC to auto dealers: don’t toy with yo-yo financing
Buying a car can be exciting, but what if there are strings attached? Some buyers told us that they financed a car through a dealership, signed a contract, and drove the car home, only to be told that the financing didn’t go through and they had to sign a new deal or lose their down […]
How did that company get my info?
Are you getting calls or emails from a company you’ve never heard of? Wondering how they got your name or number — or how they know what you’re interested in? The reason might be lead generation. Here’s what you need to know. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed How did that company get my info?
Student Financial Aid: FAFSA filing begins October 1
If you’re a high school or college student or parent, it’s important to know that beginning this year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) filing season for the 2017-18 academic year launches Oct. 1. This is a new timeline that starts three months earlier than usual to align financial aid applications with the college admissions […]
3 videos to help you be #CyberAware
October is almost here — which means, so is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). What does that mean for you? It’s a great time to make sure you’re #CyberAware. Are you doing everything you can to protect your personal information and devices? Check out these questions — and corresponding short videos — to see […]
Refunds for One Technologies’ not-so-free credit scores
The FTC will be refunding nearly $20 million to people who were misled by One Technologies about getting “free credit scores” that weren’t so free. The money comes from a 2014 settlement with One Technologies. According to the FTC, the company misled people by advertising free credit scores without making clear that people would be […]
Lifelong learning
It’s Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. It’s a time to raise public awareness about the importance of both things – adult education and family literacy – and the 36 million adults in the US with low literacy skills. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Lifelong learning
Who's stalking: what to know about mobile spyware
Do you think an abusive partner or ex is monitoring you through your phone? They might be using stalking apps (spyware) that secretly track your devices. Here’s information about what stalking apps are, how to tell if they’re on your device, and what to do if they are. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Who's stalking: […]
Yahoo breach? Watch this
Was your information exposed in the Yahoo data breach? Change your Yahoo password right away. Then, check out this new data breach video from the FTC. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Yahoo breach? Watch this
Prize scams in your mailbox
Some scammers hide fraud in the fine print; others put it right up front in CAPITAL LETTERS. The FTC has just sued a handful of people and companies that allegedly mailed hundreds of thousands of notices with brazen lies to people in the US and other countries. The promotions, featuring phony claims like “YOU HAVE […]
“Free” trials can cost you
The best things in life are free … or are they? Not when a “free” trial ends up costing you money. That’s what happened to many people who signed up for “free” samples from NutraClick, according to the FTC’s latest case. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed “Free” trials can cost you