file | Play in new window | Duration: 38:36 | Recorded on October 29, 2020 We discuss an article we spotted titled “18 Ways to Go Broke Trying...
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...
Yesterday some high-profile people had their Twitter accounts hacked by scammers who sent out fake tweets asking followers to send money using...
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...
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about contact tracing. It’s the process of identifying people who have come in contact with someone who has tested...
file | Play in new window | Duration: 14:07 | Recorded on May 8, 2020 Originally recorded over the Christmas holiday season, but is relevant today...
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...
file | Play in new window | Duration: 8:16 | Recorded on May 8, 2020 The absolute best thing you can do to prevent most identity theft is to freeze...
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...
You’ve probably heard the news by now – the government is sending out relief checks as part of the federal response to the Coronavirus. Scammers...
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 Corona virus emails and posts may be promoting awareness and prevention tips, and fake information about cases in your neighborhood. They also...
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...
How can you tell what charity is legitimate and what’s a scam? Scammers want your money quickly. Charity scammers often pressure you to donate right...