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The Google Voice scam: How this verification code scam works and how to avoid itBy Alvaro Puig Dec 29, 2021 | posted by Jason Nugent
It’s Cyber Security Awareness month, so the tricks scammers use to steal our personal information are on our minds. If there’s one constant among scammers, it’s that they’re always coming up with new schemes, like the Google Voice verification scam. Have you heard about it? Here’s how it works.... |
’Tis the season for student loan scam callsBy Emily Wu Dec 15, 2021 | posted by Jason Nugent
If you have a federal student loan, you probably already know that the Coronavirus emergency relief program that has paused your payments is ending. Repayments will begin again after January 31, 2022. Scammers know it, too, and are looking for ways to take advantage: they’re calling, texting,... |
Child Tax Credit scammers are still reaching outBy Emily Wu Dec 8, 2021 | posted by Jason Nugent
Many people have gotten their advance Child Tax Credit payments this year, but scammers are taking advantage of this new program to try to trick you out of money or information. They’re pretending to be the IRS, contacting people by phone, text, email, and social media — and sending people to... |
The Google Voice scamHow this verification code scam works and how to avoid itBy Alvaro Puig Nov 2, 2021 | posted by Jason Nugent
It’s Cyber Security Awareness month, so the tricks scammers use to steal our personal information are on our minds. If there’s one constant among scammers, it’s that they’re always coming up with new schemes, like the Google Voice verification scam. Have you heard about it? Here’s how it works.... |
Hang up on auto warranty robocallsBy Emily Wu May 20, 2021 | posted by Jason Nugent
Have you gotten a recorded phone message from “Susie” with the “Vehicle Service Department” calling about your vehicle warranty? That’s, like, so retro. But fanny packs, scrunchies, and tie dye are back — and so are vehicle warranty robocalls. It starts when you pick up a call and hear a... |
Unwanted calls: Just block ’em and report ’emFTC Consumer InformationMay 13, 2021 | posted by Jason Nugent
Unwanted calls are annoying. They can feel like a constant interruption — and many are from scammers. Unfortunately, technology makes it easy for scammers to make millions of calls a day. So this week, as part of Older Americans Month, we’re talking about how to block unwanted calls — for... |
When it’s Not Really the Government CallingApr 20, 2021 | posted by Jason Nugent
Lots of people are having trouble sleeping, thanks to the pandemic and all the parts of our lives it’s affecting. And it doesn’t help when you get a call saying you owe the government money. Oh, and, they add, you’ll go to jail if you don’t pay up immediately. That’s a scam, and nothing to lose... |
Fake Price Offers Don't PayApr 19, 2021 | posted by Jason Nugent
The pandemic has caused financial distress because of lost jobs, income, and homes, and emotional distress because of social isolation. This week, during National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), we want your help to reach people who might be a bit cut off from their social network. The FTC... |