Bogus trampoline review sites left buyers up in the air
When shopping for a big-ticket item, you probably do some research. Whether talking to friends, perusing a store, or checking online reviews, you want to get the most for your money. You might even look for reviews or certifications from independent review organizations to help make your decision. What if you found out that some […]
Pure Health and Genesis Today refunds
The FTC will mail more than $1.9 million in refund checks to people who bought Pure Health and Genesis Today green coffee bean extract supplements from stores including Walmart. More than 38,500 people will get back 100% of the money they paid for the products. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Pure Health and Genesis Today […]
Amazon offers refunds for unauthorized in-app charges
Amazon will make up to $70 million in refunds available to customers who were charged for unauthorized in-app purchases made by a child. You may be eligible for a refund from Amazon if you were billed for unauthorized charges made by a child, and the charges were for in-app purchases made between November 2011 and […]
Honor and remember
Whether stationed stateside or deployed to another part of the world, our military personnel make sacrifices during their service. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Honor and remember
Student loan scam gets an F from the FTC
The costs of student loans and fees can be overwhelming. You might see online ads that promise to help lower your payments or get your loans forgiven. But be wary of companies that make those promises, and never pay an upfront fee. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Student loan scam gets an F from the […]
How fast will identity thieves use stolen info?
If you’ve been affected by a data breach, or otherwise had your information hacked or stolen, you’ve probably asked yourself, “What happens when my stolen information is made public?” At the FTC’s Identity Theft workshop this morning, our Office of Technology staff reported on research they did to find out. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed […]
I’d like a scam-free vacation
Summer is around the corner, and I’m dreaming about my next vacation! There are so many places to visit, and a lot of travel deals to consider. My budget and time are limited, so I have to choose carefully. I simply can’t afford losing out to a travel scam. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed I’d […]
Scam calls to immigrants
When you tell us about a scam, it helps us investigate scammers. But it also helps us warn other people about the scam – so they can avoid it. Our partners at US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) told us about a new twist on a common phone scam: scammers are calling immigrants in the […]
New Medicare cards are on the way
Changes are coming to your Medicare card. By April 2019, your card will be replaced with one that no longer shows your Social Security number. And it will all happen automatically – you won’t have to pay anyone or give anyone information, no matter what someone might tell you. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed New […]
New dietary supplement website launched
Ever wonder if your dietary supplements are truly safe, effective and risk-free? If you are a member of the military, this question can be particularly important. Servicemembers often are targeted by companies selling supplements: to help members of the military lose weight, enhance workouts, or be in top shape for battle. If you’re considering using […]