Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, the FTC has released dozens of warning letters against…
Tag: Scams
Credit card processing “deals” may be scams
If you’re in a small business, you probably need a way for people to pay you…
As holiday shopping begins, the FTC and IRS agree: scams and identity theft are always bad for business
The turkey is gone, and the relatives have departed. We’ve now officially entered holiday shopping season,…
Business owners: Scams will follow new rescue plan
The pandemic is still taking a toll on your customers, your employees – and your business.…
New toolkit for retailers to help stop gift card scams
In many ways, gift cards ushered in a win-win era. Better gift-giving (and getting) for consumers…
New FTC Data Spotlight offers illuminating insights into impersonation scams
Is the person who contacted your employee really from the IRS or Social Security Administration? And…
Federal agencies need coordinated response to scams, report concludes
A unified strategy could provide more effective consumer protection By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 9,…
Stopping business opportunity and credit repair scams in their tracks: What to know about the FTC’s allegations against Growth Cave and Apex Mind
The FTC recently filed a case to stop what it describes as a fast-moving scam involving…
Help the FTC fight impersonation scams
April marks the one-year anniversary of the FTC’s Impersonation Rule. Here’s how impersonation scams can hurt people,…
FTC Highlights Actions to Protect Consumers from Impersonation Scams
The Federal Trade Commission today highlighted actions taken to protect consumers from impersonations scams since the…