Consumer Alert
Buying an internet-connected smart toy? Read this.
Before giving in to your kid's plea for a new toy, you may want to collect some information about it. Why?
Consumer Alert
The Marriott data breach
Marriott International says that a breach of its Starwood guest reservation database exposed the personal information of up to 500 million people.
Consumer Alert
Spear phishing scammers want more from you
“I’m calling from [pick any bank]. Someone’s been using your debit card ending in 2345 at [pick any retailer].
Consumer Alert
Hang up on spoofed SSA calls
If you get a call that looks like it’s from the Social Security Administration (SSA), think twice.
Consumer Alert
Free credit freezes are here
Free credit freezes and year-long fraud alerts are here, starting September 21st, thanks to a new federal law. Here’s what you should know:
Consumer Alert
FTC shuts down fake document sellers
When you apply for credit, a mortgage, a place to live, government benefits, or tax refunds, you need documents showing your income, employment, and other informatio
Consumer Alert
Empowering Hispanic consumers and business owners
September 15th marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month — a time to celebrate the heritage, cultures and contributions of all Latino and Hispanic Americans in the U.S.
Consumer Alert
Watch out for card skimming at the gas pump
With the summer travel season in high gear, the FTC is warning drivers about skimming scams at the pump.
Consumer Alert
Breaches at Lord & Taylor, Saks, & MyFitnessPal
Was your information exposed in the latest data breaches at Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5TH, or Under Armour’s MyFitnessPal? If so, here are some steps to take.
Consumer Alert
A new way to report tax identity theft
Identity theft is hard enough. That’s why we keep working to make recovering from it easier.