FTC: Price-gouging, donation scams in areas hit by hurricanes

The Federal Trade Commission along with the Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a warning to consumers today about natural disaster scams. Read More

FTC warns of weather-related scams as hurricane season heats up

The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers to prepare not only for severe weather, but also for a surge in scams that often follow in its wake. As forecasters predict an above-average ... Read More

FTC, DOJ and CFPB warn consumers about potential scams after natural ...

On October 9, the FTC, DOJ and CFPB warned consumers about potential fraud and price gouging during natural disasters. According to the agencies, scammers often exploit weather emergencies to take ... Read More

FTC warns against donation and charity scams in wake of hurricanes - WWMT

Find out exactly how much of our donation will go directly to the people the charity claims to help Don't donate to anyone who insists you must pay by cash, gift card, wiring money, or cryptocurrency. Read More

Kane in Your Corner: Consumer advocates warn of charity scams after ...

Consumer advocates are sounding the alarm about donation scams following recent disasters. In the wake of the California wildfires and other incidents, concerns are growing over where charitable ... Read More

Ken Paxton warns of donation scams after catastrophic floods in Texas Hill Country

Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a warning urging Texans to avoid falling for donation scams, as people search for ways to help people impacted by the deadly floods in the Texas Hill Country. Read More