Alerts

The IRS is beginning to distribute another round of stimulus payments. These payments are intended to provide financial relief from economic harm caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. We understand you may have questions, and we’re here to help.

BBB warns to be on the lookout for suspicious calls and emails because in some cases, it looks like the call is coming from BBB.

There’s a new coronavirus-related scam making the rounds, but this time the crooks are targeting small businesses. 

You can help the FTC and its partners fight fraud and you don’t even need to wear a superhero cape (unless you want to).

We know scammers follow the headlines, and their schemes evolve to take advantage of the things catching our attention. Knowing what to look for helps all of us steer clear of a con artist.

Scammers are hiding out on social media, using ads and offers to market their scams, according to people’s reports to the FTC and a new Data Spotlight.

Because of COVID-19, unemployment rates are high and cash flows are low for many people. Scammers view these as ripe conditions to strike. They’ll stop at nothing – not even a pandemic – to trick you into sharing your personal or financial information. That includes pretending to be a government official from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to gain your trust. 

Someone might offer you a job. Or say you’ve won a sweepstakes. Or start an online relationship with you. Whatever the story, next they want to send you money – and then ask you to send it on to someone else. They often say to wire the money or use gift cards.

You see an ad saying you can earn big money at home. Or one that offers help starting an online business – with a proven system to make money online. Or maybe your resume is on a job search website and someone calls: they want your driver’s license and bank account numbers before they interview you.