The phone rings, you check out the number before answering and the phone number you see is yours. It would make anyone wonder what’s going on but the Federal Trade Commission warns do not give in to curiosity. Do not pick up the call and...
It’s called “cramming”: Third party vendors add charges to your cell phone bills for subscriptions or services you don’t even get. Generally your carrier has to add third party charges to your bill so the ball is in your court when it comes to protecting...
The Federal Trade Commission went after telemarketers who were successfully targeting the elderly. The FTC reports it shut down a multi-million dollar phone scam and offers these details and how to avoid similar come-ons: What do you say to a group of thieves that steal more than...
The Federal Trade Commission wants people to know: People pushing fraudulent offers often pretend to be government or law enforcement officials; hoping to frighten people into acting before they have time to thing. The FTC offers this information so you can be prepared before...
Terrible tragedies like the recent Washington State mudslide tug at our heartstrings and the Federal Trade Commission says scam artists are looking to take full advantage. The FTC offers information on staying out of trouble and making sure your donations count: When disaster strikes, you can be...
On Valentines Day and any day of the year the Federal Trade Commission warns: People looking for love can open themselves up to being conned. The FTC offers this information, and what to watch out for, to be certain the person you're meeting is really looking...