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October 2, 2024. The federal government is once again offering free COVID test kits. When it opens in September, you can order up to four kits per household at COVIDTests.gov. All for free. Consumer Alert. Recovery scams will follow Hurricane Helene. Here’s how to spot them.
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The minute someone tells you to lie to anyone — including...
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The FTC’s Holder Rule: still holding strong. Carole...
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15 mar 2024 · The minute someone tells you to lie to anyone — including bank tellers or investment brokers — stop. It’s a scam. “Don’t trust anyone. They’re in on it.”. That’s a scam. Scammers want to cut you off from anyone who might slow you down. “Do [this] or you’ll be arrested.”. That’s a scam. Any threat like this is a lie.
The FTC’s Holder Rule: still holding strong. Carole Reynolds. September 30, 2024. A lot has changed since 1975: the invention of the internet, cellphones, and widespread availability of solar panels, just to name a few. But the important consumer protections of the Trade Regulation.
Show/hide Unwanted Calls, Emails, and Texts menu items. What to do about unwanted calls, emails, and text messages that can be annoying, might be illegal, and are probably scams. Recognize business and government imposters who want your money. Scammers pretending to be from the government tell convincing stories to steal your money or personal ...
6 lip 2023 · Phone fraud cost some 68.4 million Americans money in 2022, says the U.S. Spam & Scam Report from Truecaller, creator of a spam-blocking app. The median loss was $1,400 per person scammed, the FTC ...
About us. We're the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a U.S. government agency that makes sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat you fairly. Learn how the CFPB can help you. Call us if you still can’t find what you’re looking for. Losing money or property to scams and fraud can be devastating.
1 lut 2022 · Depending on the type of transaction, it's sometimes possible to get your money back. Report losses to the police and at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, and file a complaint at IdentityTheft.gov if you gave ...