FTC Consumer Alerts

Stay ahead of scammers in 2025

’Tis the season of taking for scammers

Looking ahead to the new year

Phishing scams can be hard to spot

Getting a pet? Avoid scams

Check out gift cards before you buy them

The low-down on health insurance ads during open season

Give to a charity, not a scam

How long will your smart device get software updates? It’s hard to know

Calling a funeral home about prices and services

For Veterans Day, share how you spot and avoid scams

How to spot scams that offer to lower your interest rate