Scammers impersonate the National Institutes of Health
Consumers are reporting another government imposter scam – this time the scammers are pretending to be calling from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). According to reports, callers are telling people they’ve been selected to receive a $14,000 grant from NIH. To get it, though, callers tell people to pay a fee through an iTunes […]
A costly low-cost trial offer
You’ve probably seen online ads with offers to let you try a product – or a service – for a very low cost, or even for free. Sometimes they’re tempting: I mean, who doesn’t want whiter teeth for a dollar plus shipping? Until the great deal turns into a rip-off. That’s what the FTC says […]
Want cosmetic contact lenses? Get an Rx!
You might want to think twice before buying cosmetic contact lenses – and the reason may surprise you. What are cosmetic contacts? They’re contact lenses meant to change the way your eye looks, rather than correct your vision. Change can be a good thing – but you’re gonna need a prescription for it. Source: FTC […]
Here’s a big reason to complain about unwanted calls
Tired of getting unwanted calls like illegal robocalls? We don’t even need to ask, right? Maybe you’ve wondered if filing a complaint actually makes a difference? Your complaints are vital to the work we do (more on that in a minute). But today we’ve got another great reason to keep those complaints coming. Source: FTC […]
Planning to watch the eclipse? Read this first
On Monday, August 21, 2017, sky-gazers across the country will watch the solar eclipse. If you’re planning to watch, you’ll need to use eclipse glasses or hand-held solar viewers. Be sure to get the kind that actually protects your eyes. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Planning to watch the eclipse? Read this first