By Cristina Miranda, Consumer FTC There’s a fake IRS email that keeps popping into people’s inboxes. It says that you can get a third Economic Impact Payment (EIP) if you click a link that lets you “access the form for your additional information” and “get help” with the application. But the link is a trick. […]
Popular social media icons Whatsapp, Facebook, and others on smartphone screen close up. BELGRADE – JULY 11, 2014 (Shutterstock) By Diana Shiller, Investigator, Division of Marketing Practices, FTC Have you seen a message on WhatsApp or Facebook offering you free help during the pandemic? People have reported seeing messages that seem to be from […]
By Karen Hobbs, Assistant Director, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC Are you married to someone who owes past-due child support? Was your portion of the economic impact payment (“EIP”) mistakenly applied to pay your spouse’s debt? If so, you’re not alone. In mid-September, the IRS will automatically send “catch-up” payments to eligible spouses […]
By Traci Armani, Consumer Education Specialist, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC Maybe someone said you’ve won the lottery, a prize or sweepstakes. Or they claim to be from the government and tell you there’s a problem with your Social Security number. And, to collect your winnings or solve your problem, you have to […]
By Amy Hebert, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC When you’re having trouble paying your credit card bills, getting a lower interest rate to keep your balance in check could be a game changer. Unfortunately, companies that promise to get you those lower rates often end up leaving you deeper in debt. Today, the FTC and Florida […]