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What You Should Know about Medicare Scams

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What You Should Know about Medicare Scams

Medicare “open enrollment,” which starts Oct. 15, is also open season for scammers.

Imposter, Debt Scams Top FTC Consumer Complaints in 2016

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Imposter, Debt Scams Top FTC Consumer Complaints in 2016

This National Consumer Protection Week, see how consumers say they were scammed.

Coronavirus Check Scams

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Coronavirus Check Scams

With reports of big checks heading consumers’ way, scammers will look to cash in, the FTC warns.

FTC Actions against Payment Processors

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FTC Actions against Payment Processors

A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.

Operation Lost Opportunity: Feds Go after Job Scams

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Operation Lost Opportunity: Feds Go after Job Scams

Under a continued crackdown on Too frequently, the term proves to be simply a euphemism for sending your money along to an unknown person or company and then watching your…

Ticket scams surge as fans scramble for sold-out events. Here’s how to protect your money

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Ticket scams surge as fans scramble for sold-out events. Here’s how to protect your money

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Have you ever been the victim of a false ad or a deceptive marketing scheme? Perhaps there was a time when a very compelling ad convinced you to buy a…

California Wildfire Relief Scams

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California Wildfire Relief Scams

What you need to do before you give.

Officials Warn about Boston Charity Scams

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Officials Warn about Boston Charity Scams

Sadly, tragedies are an opportunity for scammers to set up fake charities.

Ghost Orchids and Land Scams: A Review

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Ghost Orchids and Land Scams: A Review

The Orchid Thief, by Susan Orlean, leads us through exotic jungles, backyard gardens, and world-famous greenhouses all in search of the rare ghost orchid, Polyrrbiza lindenii. Notably, this endangered flower…

Green or Shady: Eco Friendly Scams

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Green or Shady: Eco Friendly Scams

We’ve all seen and heard the terms “green,” “eco-friendly,” “natural,” “environmentally safe,” and “ozone friendly” in ads or on product labels. Marketers across the globe have used these terms to…

Sweepstakes & Prizes

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Sweepstakes & Prizes

Sweepstakes and lotteries may be scams in disguise.

Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

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Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

More than 50 million Americans are using Craigslist for everything from bartering for services to finding a roommate. Unlike your local newspaper or magazine, Craigslist ads are generally free, which…

Beware of Obamacare Health Insurance Scams

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Beware of Obamacare Health Insurance Scams

Fraudsters target consumers as healthcare marketplace goes live.

Helping Harvey Victims — and Avoiding Charity Scams

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Helping Harvey Victims — and Avoiding Charity Scams

If you’re going to give, give wisely.

COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

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COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

FTC offers tips on how to avoid falling victim to a vaccine scam.

Protect Your Assets from Estate Planning Scams

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Protect Your Assets from Estate Planning Scams

There are many different kinds of legal services out there, but there’s one kind that is particularly susceptible to deceptive advertising: estate planning. Estate planning protects your assets after you…

Avoid Cyber Monday Scams