The FTC says that it received about 70 consumer complaints a day in 2024 about recurring subscriptions, up from 42 per day in 2021.

Have you ever come across a company that appears too good to be true? Maybe, with tempting deals or assurances of exceptional ...

If you lost money to a romance scam, contact your local police and file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov. Report it to BBB Scam Tracker at bbb.org/scamtracker.

Credit cards are recommended over debit cards because they offer more consumer protection on purchases. Especially when it ...

Your child has signed up to take a SAT test. A person calls claiming to be with the College Board requesting money. Stop!

For small, local businesses, especially those competing with larger companies operating on a national scale, there’s always ...

It’s tax season, and scammers know this is an excellent time of year to strike. Swindlers will pose as tax preparers and IRS agents to steal your refund and identity.

Citizens who let tax preparers to list the preparers’ bank account and get their tax refunds lost their stimulus funds to the ...

The Better Business Bureau Serving Central and South Alabama is warning on its Facebook page about Mardi Gras ball ticket ...

All tax pros must have what’s called a Preparer Tax Identification Number. Hire someone you can contact throughout the year, ...

The FBI says real estate transactions are a prime target for BEC scams because of the amounts of money involved.

Tax season is underway, but as you prepare to file, you should also be aware of scammers looking to steal your information ...