FTC warning people over fraudsters pretending to be customer service representatives

Channel 2 consumer adviser Clark Howard said this scam ... FTC and asked for her Social Security number. The fraudster sent pictures of bank accounts and an ID badge to prove he was legit. “He ... Read More

FTC: Impersonation Scams Increasingly Rely on Emails, Texts Over Phone Calls

The FTC today released stats about impersonation scams, which involves fraudster pretending to be a well-known business or government official. The agency says ... the FTC’s consumer complaints. Read More

Is the FTC calling you? Probably not. Here's how to avoid a phone scam targeting you

Like a phishing scam, the FTC impersonation scam involves scammers pretending to be Federal Trade ... and you see your caller ID, it says FTC and/or a title related to a government agency. Read More

If Someone Says They’ll Pay You to Wrap Your Car in Ads, It’s a Scam

In a consumer alert issued this ... is to get the installer the money quickly, the FTC says. But wait, you might ask, how can this possibly be a scam if the check they sent you cleared, and ... Read More

FTC joins Idaho agencies to share stories behind rising consumer scams

"We're sharing information about scams [we've seen]. We're sharing how we can talk with community members, and how to prevent scams." The FTC stated in a news release that the best way Idahoans ... Read More

FTC votes to ban noncompetes nationwide

According to the FTC, “Noncompete clauses keep wages low, suppress new ideas, and rob the American economy of dynamism, including from the more than 8,500 new startups that would be created a year ... Read More

FTC implements new rules to prevent imposter scams

The Federal Trade Commission said victims lost ... to attack the surging cases of imposter scams. Richard Ratliff, who lives in North Tulsa County, says he was one of those victims, losing the ... Read More

Consumer watchdogs say to look out for eclipse ‘scams’

Industry experts say ... scammers seek to get money.” When you spot something concerning, like a request for payment by gift card, “end the booking right there,” Benavides said. A consumer ... Read More

FTC warning people over fraudsters pretending to be customer service representatives

Channel 2 consumer adviser Clark Howard said this scam is so common, that the Federal Trade Commission posted a warning ... Kathie Lunsford told Channel 2 Action News that she called a number ... Read More