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Picking up the pieces after a wildfire

Colleen Tressler
Experiencing a destructive wildfire can be devastating and have long-term effects, but taking stock and developing a recovery plan can give you a sense of hope and purpose. Here are a few tips and
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Wise giving in the wake of California’s wildfires

Colleen Tressler
California continues to be plagued by wildfires — including the Woolsey Fire near Los Angeles and the Camp Fire in Northern California, now one of the deadliest in the state’s history. Dozens of
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FTC: PR firm & publisher violated ad basics

Colleen Tressler
Hardly a day goes by that you don’t see a celebrity, star athlete, or other well-known person touting the benefits of some product or service. But glowing recommendations aren’t always what they
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Money back from MoneyGram?

Karen Dodge
We’ve all known for a long time that scammers ask people to pay by wiring money. Money wiring companies like MoneyGram and Western Union have also known that scammers have people wire money using
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FTC stops Sanctuary Belize land scheme

Bridget Small
Every summer at the beach, we see billboards and flags advertising tours of sandy acres. The signs claim these empty stretches will become new communities, and that living here will be amazing — in a
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Veterans: We thank you

Carol Kando-Pineda
November 11 is Veterans Day, a time to commemorate former servicemembers and recognize their service to the nation. In the U.S. today, there are more than 20 million veterans. Whether they’ve been out
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Do you have a 2012, 2013, or 2014 VW Passat TDI?

Lesley Fair
If you have a 2012, 2013, or 2014 Passat 2.0L TDI and got the approved emissions modification, Volkswagen has identified a potential problem with the “fix” it installed on your car that needs your
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National Veterans Small Business Week

Carol Kando-Pineda
According to a 2017 report from the Small Business Administration (SBA), veterans own more than two and a half million businesses. That’s nine percent of all U.S. companies. Veteran-owned firms
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Rest insured, you can avoid fake healthcare plans

Lisa Lake
If you’re looking online for health insurance, there are lots of results that seem to offer good choices. But dishonest companies are literally banking on your being confused by all those choices. So
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Spear phishing scammers want more from you

Lisa Lake
“I’m calling from [pick any bank]. Someone’s been using your debit card ending in 2345 at [pick any retailer]. I’ll need to verify your Social Security number — which ends in 8190, right? — and full
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Don’t get swamped buying a flood-damaged car

Colleen Tressler
In the wake of the recent hurricanes, used car buyers should use caution: Storm-damaged vehicles are sometimes cleaned up and taken out of state for sale. You might not know a vehicle is damaged until
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Will background check errors deny you a home?

Lisa Lake
A background check can determine if you can get credit, a job, or even a place to live. That’s why the law requires businesses that provide these reports have reasonable procedures to ensure the
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Hang up on spoofed SSA calls

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle
If you get a call that looks like it’s from the Social Security Administration (SSA), think twice. Scammers are spoofing SSA’s 1-800 customer service number to try to get your personal information
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Cybersecurity Resources for Non-Profits

Rosario Méndez
Do you work for a charity or other non-profit? If so, you know that your organization collects all sorts of private information, including details about people you serve and financial information
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Checking out your AMG check?

Jennifer Leach
We told you last month about the $505 million in checks going back to 1.1 million people who got an online payday loan from a company affiliated with AMG Services. And we’ve heard from many of you
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Smoking out bogus product claims

Lisa Lake
Quitting smoking and losing weight can be enormously challenging. In the quest to kick the habit or drop the pounds, you might be tempted by products promising miraculous results. But take a breath
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College test prep scams are happening

Ari Lazarus
Recently, we heard about scams targeting parents of high school students preparing for college. The scammers claim to be from The College Board – the organization responsible for the PSAT and SAT
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Scams against older adults: reporting to Congress

Lois Greisman
You might have read media stories about older people losing lots of money to scams. It does happen – and FTC data show that when people over 80 report losing money, the amount they lose is a lot
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Spread the word about charity fraud

Rosario Méndez
This week, the FTC, the National Association of State Charities Officials (NASCO), and state charity regulators are joining forces with regulators from across the world to participate in the first
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Cosmetic contact lenses without the Rx: scary!

Colleen Tressler
Halloween is right around the corner. And if you’re looking to top off your costume by wearing cosmetic contact lenses, read on. Cosmetic contacts – also known as costume or decorative contact lenses