A U.S. District Court orders the operators of several international tech support schemes to pay millions of dollars for charging people for services they don't even need. The FTC offers these details on the scam plus where to report it if you get a call: A U.S....
The Federal Trade Commission announces a group of lawsuits targeting companies that offer mortgage modifications but leave the homeowner in worse financial shape. The FTC is offering help including the ways to avoid making a costly misstep when considering a mortgage modification. The Commission provides this information: If...
The Federal Trade Commission issues a warning about fraudulent callers claiming to be with the IRS. Thousands have lost money to these schemes but there are simple ways to protect yourself and report the crooks. The FTC offers these details: This time of year is often taxing for...
The Federal Trade Commission reveals why students who apply early have a better shot at getting financial aid: If you’re a college student seeking financial aid, fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as you can. Yes, I know, the deadline...
The Federal Trade Commission reports identity theft tops the list of consumer complaints for the 14th consecutive year. The FTC announced its top ten consumer complaints for 2013 today. Commission officials report: Of the more than 2 million consumer complaints received… Identity theft leads the field, with...
The Federal Trade Commission warns about work-at-home schemes and how to spot bogus offers: Ever thought about responding to an enticing email or ad saying you could make money working from home? Then you might be interested to hear about the FTC’s case against the...
Some retailers do hire mystery shoppers to help access customer service but the legitimate opportunities are few-and-far-between and rarely offer a lot of compensation. In a recent crackdown by the Federal Trade Commission several companies and individuals agreed to settlements that ban them from selling business...
Complaints are on the rise about troubles that begin when people click a link inside an email. The Federal Trade Commission reports scammers are increasingly sending emails that appear to be from legitimate companies; especially shipping companies. Once your computer is infected it can be nearly...
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...
What's the "one-ring" cell phone scam and how does it work? The FTC offers this information so you can avoid being hit with big charges: Who’s calling now? That number doesn’t ring a bell. Hold the phone, says the Federal Trade Commission. You could be a potential...