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Notarios are no help with immigration

Kati Daffan

Now and then, it’s helpful to remind ourselves of things we already know: Nobody legit will ever demand payment with a gift card. Dark chocolate is superior to milk chocolate.

Tech Support Scams

Here’s how they work:

You get a call or message from someone who says they’re a computer technician. Or a number appears in a pop-up message on your screen. Or maybe you’re looking for tech support

Consumer Alert

Summer Film Series: Family emergency scams

Megan Gordon

Welcome to the Summer Film Series! Each week, we’ll highlight one of the FTC’s many videos on topics such as avoiding scams, recovering from fraud, and managing your money.

Consumer Alert

FTC shuts down student loan debt relief scheme

Colleen Tressler

It’s a staggering number. More than 42 million Americans owe a total of nearly $1.5 trillion in student loan debt. It’s no wonder people look for help.

Consumer Alert

Put the brakes on phony online car sales

Colleen Tressler

You can buy practically anything online, including used cars. But before you shell out any hard-earned cash, here’s a warning about scammers trying to sell cars they don’t have or own.

Consumer Alert

Keys to avoiding home rental scams

Colleen Tressler

Need more space than an apartment, condo or townhouse can offer, but not ready to buy? A single-family home rental may fit the bill.

Consumer Alert

Avoid crowdfunding scams

Lisa Lake

Crowdfunding is one way to support a project you believe in and get rewards for that support. But the project you’re backing is only as good as the people behind it.