The 12 scams of Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it also could potentially be the most profitable for scammers. The […]
Fraud
Refund checks being mailed to consumers who bought Sensa, a sprinkle-on ‘weight-loss’ product
By Bridget Small, Consumer Education Specialist Federal Trade Commission Close to half a million people who bought Sensa, a sprinkle-on
Health care: Open enrollment draws scam artists
By Lisa Weintraub Schifferle, Attorney Federal Trade Commission It’s open season for everyone who wants to switch health coverage. As
FTC and Florida attorney general shut down robocaller
By Colleen Tressler, Consumer Education Specialist Federal Trade Commission Earlier this year, I told you that the FTC and
Today’s consumer tip: Don’t let strangers have control of your computer
Several months ago, I got a call from a guy who said he had information that my network was having
Today’s consumer tip: Don’t fall for work-at-home schemes
I’ve been a consumer journalist for decades. One of the first scams I learned about was work-at-home schemes. Back then,
Ready for a vacation? Here’s how to avoid a vacation property rental scam
Are you dreaming about the beach and palm trees? If so, it’s time to start planning your vacation for next
JPMorgan Chase hacked: What to do if you have an account
A cyberattack on JPMorgan Chase this summer has compromised the accounts of 76 million consumers and seven million small businesses,
Technology, languages, city living, and scams are the topics for this week’s Best of Boomer Blogs
Laura Lee Carter of the Midlife Crisis Queen is the host for this week’s Best of Boomer Blogs #373. Laura