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...
Debit Card: Should I use my PIN or Use it as Credit?
When you make a purchase using your debit card, you’re often given the choice between “debit” or “credit.” What’s the difference between the two? When you select “debit” on the card reader and enter your PIN (Personal Identification Number), an online transaction...
