How to Save Hundreds (Even Thousands) on your Next Vehicle
How to Save Hundreds (Even Thousands) on your Next Vehicle Avoid classic car-buying errors—and save money! How much money do you think educated car buyers can save over uneducated buyers when buying the same car? Would $5,000 get your attention? While you may not save...
Yes, going to the DMV is the only way to avoid a REAL ID scam
By: BCP Staff, FTC June 23, 2025 If you want to use your driver’s license to fly, you’ll need a REAL ID. If you don’t have one yet, your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is the place to go, and they’re only taking in-person appointments. But people are...
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...
What to know when buying a used car online
Jim Kreidler, Consumer Education Specialist, FTCJuly 2, 2024 Buying a used car instead of a new one might save you some money. But finding, researching, and negotiating to get a used car can be challenging. Online sellers might claim to make buying a used car cheaper...
When 0% Isn’t Your Best Deal
When 0% Interest Isn’t Your Best Auto Loan When it comes to auto loans, a 0% interest rate is a head-turner, but it’s not always the best deal. Car dealerships generally advertise 0% offers when they’re looking to make room in the showroom for newer models. The offers...
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...
