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HHS didn’t reach out about free grant money. It’s a scam
Did you get a message from a friend on social media about a US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) grant opportunity? …
Credit Card Balances Reach Record High
The use of credit cards to afford necessary expenses such as food and rent has become increasingly common among consumers. As a …
Report Illegal Robo Calls to Donotcall.gov
Robocalls aren’t just a pain to get, they’re often pushing scams for things like fake auto warranties and debt relief. But scammy robocallers …
$115 million goes to MoneyGram users who paid scammers
Most of the time, if you send money to a scammer with a wire transfer, you don’t get money back. But if …
More Than $973,000 Returned to Consumers Charged by NutraClick LLC for Unwanted Supplements and Beauty Products
The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling more than $973,000 to 17,064 people who lost money after NutraClick LLC automatically enrolled …
New Job Scams on The Rise
Recent layoffs in industries like the tech sector have scammers fine-tuning their approaches to take advantage. They may advertise jobs online, sometimes …
AT&T Forced to Pay 60 Million for Improper Data Throttling
The FTC has launched a new process for returning money to former AT&T customers as part of a $60 million settlement with …
Pyrex is in trouble for claiming its products are made in the USA
The FTC has accused Instant Brands, the owner of Pyrex, of falsely advertising their glassware as “proudly made in the USA” when …
WealthPress Has to Pay 1.7 Million for Fraudulent Investment Advice
Search online for “trading” or “investments” and you’ll be bombarded with offers, often from self-proclaimed experts, guaranteeing you’ll make big money fast. …