Have you heard about the grandparent scam? Even people who aren't grandparents can be targeted by crooks posing as friends or relatives who need cash quick because of an “emergency.” Watch CFA's funny video and learn more about how the scam works from the tips that CFA provides.
Figuring out the immigration process and filling out forms, can be complicated. It's important to do things right, and the FTC has information to help.
This resource is devoted to helping educate consumers about scams and giving them a way to report scams directly to BBB. Alerting consumers to scams has always been an integral part of BBB's mission to promote trust in the marketplace. Now with the popularity of social media, Internet shopping, online banking and other web technologies, scams are taking on new, savvier forms. Oftentimes, it's difficult to tell a legitimate offer from a scam in disguise. “Scam Source” is here to help consumers avoid wasting money or leaking personal information to a scam.
Has someone notified you that you’ve won millions in a lottery or sweepstakes? Did they send you a check or money order for part of your winnings and ask you to send money for taxes or fees in order to collect the rest? Sorry, it’s a scam! Watch Consumer Federation of America’s funny video to learn how it works. More information about this and other variations of the scam is provided at www.consumerfed.org/fakecheckscams.
Has someone offered you a job working for them from your home? Did they send you a check or money order and ask you to send money somewhere as part of the job? Sorry, it’s a scam! Watch Consumer Federation of America’s funny video to learn how it works. More information about this and other variations of the scam is provided at www.consumerfed.org/fakecheckscams.
In October 2009, NeighborWorks® America launched a national public education campaign to educate homeowners about loan modification scams. The campaign empowers homeowners to protect themselves against loan modification scams, find trusted help and report illegal activity to authorities. NeighborWorks® America is joined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of the Treasury, Federal Trade Commission, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and other national, state and local partners including 235 community-based affiliates. Together, they will alert thousands of homeowners in hundreds of communities through real-life scam stories, fliers, postcards, e-cards, posters, print advertising, radio PSAs, events, word of mouth and social media activity. Materials are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. The campaign encourages homeowners to “Know the signs. Get the facts.” Homeowners can call 1-888-995-HOPE (4673) for loan modification guidance from a HUD-approved counseling agency or to report a scam, or visit LoanScamAlert.org.
