Most ID theft victims don’t need a police report
When it comes to reporting and recovering from identity theft, we’re simplifying the process by eliminating the need for a police report in most cases. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Most ID theft victims don’t need a police report
NutriMost Gets A Reality Check
Swimsuit season is around the corner! If you are looking for a diet gimmick to melt the pounds away, consider this reality check. It involves a case against a weight loss program that made false and unproven weight loss claims that cost people money. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed NutriMost Gets A Reality Check
Imposters selling English course are shut down
Many scammers are the same: they lie, harass, and threaten, all to trick people into paying them money. Recently, the FTC filed a lawsuit against several California-based companies and their owners, saying they used exactly these tactics in an imposter scam. Their operation is now shut down. To help you avoid scams like this one, […]
Is that post #sponsored?
Have you ever seen a TV commercial with a celebrity or star athlete talking about how great a product is? You probably realized that they were paid for their endorsement, and it still may have influenced you to buy the product. What if you saw that same celebrity post on social media about a particular […]
3 Truths You Need to Accept for a More Fulfilling Life
Article by Sean Kelly Change and improvement in any area of life is impossible without changing your beliefs. Change a belief and you can change your reality; hold your beliefs constant and your life is guaranteed to stay the same. This is a fact. And this is probably the No. 1 mistake I see people […]
There’s no Nintendo Switch emulator
If you can’t get your hands on a Nintendo Switch gaming system, you may think an emulator is the next best thing. Think again. Online ads for emulators, sometimes with Nintendo branding, say they can run Switch’s games on your desktop. But there is no legit Nintendo Switch emulator. It’s a scam. Source: FTC Scam […]
The IRS is now using private debt collectors
Do you have a debt with the IRS that’s more than two years old? If so, you might be getting a letter from the IRS about your account being transferred to a private debt collector. This new program only applies to taxpayers who have had an IRS debt for years, and who were previously contacted […]
“I have an emergency and need money”
If you’ve ever gotten one of those calls, you know how alarming they can be. And that’s exactly what the scammers count on. They want you to act before you think – and acting always includes sending them money: by wiring it or by getting a prepaid card or gift card, and giving them the […]
FTC to host workshop protecting military consumers
Servicemembers and veterans face unique challenges dealing with financial issues, managing their money, and avoiding scams. For servicemembers, frequent relocations mean regularly shopping for housing and buying or selling a car. And servicemembers and veterans alike will navigate important financial decisions, like paying for education. For military folks, these decisions can involve high stakes with […]
Free movies, costly malware
“Something for nothing” sounds appealing, but often there’s a hidden cost. If the something is a site or app offering free downloads or streams of well-known movies, popular TV shows, big-league sports, and absorbing games, the hidden cost is probably malware. Sites offering free content often hide malware that can bombard you with ads, take […]