Are you really out of Cloud storage or is that message a scam?
You might get an email or text that seems to come from Apple, Microsoft, or Google, saying you’re out of storage. The message looks legit, and you might think there’s a chance you need more cloud space, but your scam-radar is going off. How can you be sure the link to...
Spotting student loan scams
Did you recently get an email about your federal student loans? Not sure about the status of your federal student loans? Start by logging in to StudentAid.gov. You’ll see information about your loan servicer and how to reach them. If you have questions or need help...
Avoid online JOANN impersonators and their fake sales
By: BCP Staff, FTC May 7, 2025 You may have heard the news: JOANN Fabric & Craft stores are closing — and holding big clearance sales before they shut their doors. Looking to grab some deals? The real JOANN sales are only happening in person in their physical...
Think that text message is from USPS? It could be a scam
Have you ever gotten a text message about a package coming via the United States Postal Service? Maybe it confirmed your order, said a package is out for delivery, or said there’s a problem like unpaid postage, a missed delivery, or you need to update your shipping...
Got a text about unpaid tolls? It’s probably a scam
By: Andrew Rayo, FTC Consumer Education Specialist January 17, 2025 Whether you’ve driven through a toll recently or not, you might have received a text saying you owe money for unpaid tolls. It’s probably a scam. Scammers are pretending to be tolling agencies from...
