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Hacked Social Media Account: How to Get Back In and Lock It Down
If someone took over your Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or X account, here are the steps to get back in, warn your friends, and keep it from happening again, plus how…
AI Voice-Clone Scam Calls: How to Tell If It’s Really Your Family on the Phone
Scammers can copy a loved one’s voice from a short clip and call in a fake emergency. Here is how the scam works, a family code word plan, and what…
Scam Texts: How to Spot a Fake Text Message and What to Do If You Tapped the Link
Scam texts pretend to be your bank, a delivery company, a toll road or a store, and push you to tap a link fast. Here are the warning signs, how…
Car Add-Ons: What to Know Before You Sign (FTC Video Guide)
An FTC video on optional dealer add-ons like service contracts, gap insurance, and paint protection. Learn how to decline, negotiate, and check the contract before you sign.
How to Stop Unwanted Calls on Your Home Phone (FTC Video Guide)
An FTC video on blocking robocalls and scam calls on a home phone, whether it’s internet-based or a traditional landline. Plus a setup checklist for older parents.
Back It Up: How to Protect Your Family Photos and Files (FTC Video Guide)
An FTC video on why backing up your computer protects you from crashes, hacks, and viruses. Plus a simple backup plan any household can follow.
Hijacked Computer: What to Do If It’s Hacked or Infected (FTC Video Guide)
An FTC video on the signs your computer has been hacked or infected, and the steps to clean it up. Plus how to avoid fake security software.
Make Your Donations Count: How to Avoid Charity Scams (FTC Video Guide)
An FTC video on look-alike charities that trick generous donors. Learn the questions to ask and how to check a charity before you give.
How to Avoid Income Scams: Get-Rich-Quick Promises Explained (FTC Video Guide)
An FTC video on income scams that promise big earnings from online businesses, real estate, or trading. Learn the warning signs and how to research an offer.
Work-at-Home Scams: A Retired Nurse’s Story (FTC Video Guide)
In this FTC video, a retired nurse describes losing thousands to a work-from-home coaching scheme. Learn the warning signs and how to check out a business opportunity before you pay.
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Scams & Fraud
AI Voice-Clone Scam Calls: How to Tell If It’s Really Your Family on the Phone
Scam Texts: How to Spot a Fake Text Message and What to Do If You Tapped the Link
Car Add-Ons: What to Know Before You Sign (FTC Video Guide)
How to Stop Unwanted Calls on Your Home Phone (FTC Video Guide)
Make Your Donations Count: How to Avoid Charity Scams (FTC Video Guide)
Online Security
Hacked Social Media Account: How to Get Back In and Lock It Down
Back It Up: How to Protect Your Family Photos and Files (FTC Video Guide)
Hijacked Computer: What to Do If It’s Hacked or Infected (FTC Video Guide)
How IdentityTheft.gov Helps You Report and Recover From Identity Theft (FTC Video Guide)
Got a Data Breach Notice? What to Do Next (FTC Video Guide)
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