Issues and Concerns

Dec 11, 2020

Caller impersonating CBP Officers/Agents DULUTH, Minn — A new type of telephone scam is targeting Duluth residents in an attempt to gain banking information from unsuspecting residents. U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Duluth Station have received numerous calls over…

Nov 3, 2020

by The Senior Medicare Patrol National Resource Center Lois C. Greisman, Elder Justice Coordinator, FTC During Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (OEP), which ends December 7, Medicare beneficiaries can choose the plans that are best for them. You can get help…

Oct 5, 2020

Antitrust Red Flags for Employment Practices Agreements and information exchanges among employers that compete to hire or retain employees may be illegal. If you are a manager or human resource (HR) professional, antitrust concerns may arise if you or your…

Sep 30, 2020

by Karen Hobbs Assistant Director, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC If you saw an email from FTC Chairman Joseph Simons, it wasn’t. From him, that is. Scammers pretending to be him are emailing, though. They’re trying to trick…

Jul 30, 2020

by Jabari Cook Intern, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC If you or a loved one has COVID-19, you might feel hopeful about products that guarantee you the treatment or cure you’re looking for. But if those products don’t…