It sounds like a dream come true — the idea of making a lot of money quickly and easily by investing. But in the case of Raging Bull, promises that...
Last month, the FTC filed its first case against an online seller that failed to ship next-day personal protective equipment (PPE) as promised...
You might remember that, back in 2016, the FTC sued and then settled with Volkswagen and Porsche over their multi-million dollar “clean diesel”...
If you’re looking for a job, an apartment, or a loan, there’s a good chance that someone will be looking at you — closely. They may search for your...
file | Play in new window | Duration: 41:35 | Recorded on June 4, 2020 Another packed show with great questions from our listeners who emailed us to...
Are you tempted to play “The Circle Game,” join a “Blessing Loom,” or jump on a “Money Board”? These are some of the names for an online scam that’s...
file | Play in new window | Duration: 50:36 | Recorded on May 25, 2020 You can now get FREE weekly credit reports from all three credit bureaus of...
These are uncertain times due to the corona virus and that’s why the three national credit reporting agencies are giving people weekly access to...
Do you think your economic impact payment has landed in the hands of an identity thief? You can report it to the FTC and the IRS at the same time...
What we know about COVID-19 changes every week. And right now, the scammers are shifting their focus to the economic impact payments, among other...
The Coronavirus crisis has brought out the best and worst of human nature. The best: charities across the country are stepping up and many people are...
A business opportunity that promises you can work from home, earn lots of money, and enjoy a lavish lifestyle? Sounds tempting, particularly now...
How to spot a scammer promising to reduce or eliminate your student debts! Beware.
The FTC and FDA have jointly issued warning letters to seven sellers of unapproved and misbranded products, claiming they can treat or prevent the...
Be prepared for the inevitable scammers out there who are ready to take advantage of you during this heightened security event. There are reports...
The FTC also says that LendEDU posted fake consumer reviews of its own website. When the FTC took a closer look, it found that lendedu.com’s positive...
The FTC’s latest case charging a company with operating a pyramid scheme concerns “Success By Health” (SBH), a venture that the FTC alleges has...
Each year, the Federal Trade Commission takes a hard look at the number of reports people make to their Consumer Sentinel Network. In fact, during...
Tax identity thieves and IRS impostors are ready for tax season, whether you are or not. Read on to find out how to protect yourself, and what to do...