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...
It comes in the form of an email with the subject line “funeral notification”. Included in the email are links which appear to be to the website of a funeral home where you can get information about a friend who has passed. Instead malicious software,...
Text messages promising fabulous free prizes from iPads to $1,000 gift cards are at the heart of the issue. The Federal Trade Commission says settlements involving twelve defendants stop a nationwide operation that took in millions of dollars by promising consumers free gift cards that were...
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...
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...
The Better Business Bureau reports scammers are taking advantage of winter weather by impersonating electric and gas company representatives; even threatening residents and business owners with deactivation of service unless they pay up immediately. The BBB shares this information so you can protect yourself: How the Scam...
The Federal Trade Commission issues this warning about fake debt collection notices. The FTC says you may receive an official-looking letter with a seal, signed by a judge, saying you owe money. It could even include personal information including your Social Security number. The...
Tax time can be a stressful time of year. Crooks know they can use this against you. The Internal Revenue Service, IRS, wants you to be aware of how to spot fraudulent emails and phone calls that lead to a scam. The IRS provides this information...