Archives for February, 2023

Over $115 million goes to MoneyGram users who paid scammers

Most of the time, if you send money to a scammer with a wire transfer, you don’t get money back. But if you paid a scammer through MoneyGram and filed a refund claim with Gilardi & Co., watch your mailbox. Refund checks worth over $115 million are on the way to almost 39,000 people […]

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Donating to help after earthquakes in Turkey and Syria?

The devastation in Turkey and Syria following massive earthquakes is inspiring people to help and donate. And it’s prompting scammers — like they do after every disaster — to take advantage of your generosity. Find out how to make sure your money helps people in need. Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Donating to […]

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Servicemembers: DFAS is not calling you about your pay

Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Servicemembers: DFAS is not calling you about your pay

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Did your dating app match just ask you for money?

Image <img src=”https://consumer.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/styl” /> Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Did your dating app match just ask you for money?

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Visit ftc.gov/languages for fraud and scam advice in 12 languages

Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed Visit ftc.gov/languages for fraud and scam advice in 12 languages

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This Black History Month, take charge of your credit

Image <img src=”https://consumer.ftc.gov/sites/default/f” /> Source: FTC Scam Alert Feed This Black History Month, take charge of your credit

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GoodRx’s not-so-good privacy practices come to light

Nowadays, there are health-related apps and websites everywhere that let you track things like your physical activity, health conditions, caloric intake, prescriptions, and even ovulation. They ask you for details about yourself and your health, but what if they use and share your information in ways they’re not supposed to? Source: FTC Scam […]

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