Coronavirus Scams
COVID-19 Vaccine Scams Rise Amid Nationwide Rollout
Fraudsters prey on people eager for hard-to-get coronavirus vaccinations
COVID-19 Vaccine Unleashes Crimes and Counterfeits
Pfizer security chief warns consumers not to give cash to criminals who purport to have vaccine
Scams Spike on Instagram, Other Social Media Sites
Online shopping frauds a top complaint to FTC as pandemic emerged
8 Tips to Scam-Proof Your Life During COVID-19
Crooks capitalizing on the crisis want your cash and personal data
25 Fake Websites Shut Down Claiming to Sell Lysol, Clorox
Cleaning products ordered online were never delivered to consumers
In the News
Social Security Impostors Take Scams to the Next Level
Crooks pose as real government officials, brandish badge numbers to deceive beneficiaries
6 Red Flags in Email Promising Money for COVID Victims
Tell-tale signs the $800,000 offer from the United Nations is too good to be true
Cardpool.com Hit by Consumer Complaints
Company official says site will close after Better Business Bureau issues national warning
10 New Year's Resolutions to Scam-Proof Your Life
Simple ways to stay safe from fraudsters online and off in 2021
FTC, 14 States Crack Down on Work-from-Home Scams
Cases skyrocket during pandemic as unemployed, retirees, others seek income
Stimulus Check Scams
This Is What a Real Treasury Check Looks Like
Secret Service reveals security features to deter fraud
Fake Stimulus Checks Drive Traffic to Used-Car Sale
Federal lawsuit alleges deceptive and illegal tactics