The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
The FTC will never threaten you, say you must transfer your money to “protect it,” or tell you to withdraw cash or buy gold and give it to someone. That’s a scam.
Have you seen ads promising easy money if you shrink-wrap your car — with ads for brands like Monster Energy, Red Bull, or Pepsi?
One thing we know about scammers — they want money, and they want it fast. That’s why, whatever the con they’re running, they usually ask people to pay a certain way.
Your phone rings. You recognize the number, but when you pick up, it’s someone else. What’s the deal?
Scammers are trying to get personal information from people by pretending to help with applications for disability benefits and claims.
We know scammers are out there, impersonating the authorities and conjuring up different schemes to fool people into giving them money.
If you’re looking for Section 8 housing assistance, here’s something you need to know: scammers have made websites that look like registration sites for Section 8 waiting list lotteries.
Here at the FTC, we think about scams all day long. What are the scammers’ new angles? How can we keep ahead of them?
Expecting packages shipped to your home this holiday season? You’re not the only one… scammers are, too.
Selling your used stuff online has become commonplace. So have scams taking advantage of the good names of reputable online companies.
Lots of people feel the urge to cuddle and care for a puppy –
Looking for a way to get your high school diploma or a college degree online? You’ll want to read this.
The FTC and state consumer protection agencies have shut down dishonest timeshare resellers for bilking timeshare owners out of millions of dollars.
Medical discount plans are different from health insurance, but scam artists often try to blur the lines.
