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Government grant scam looks like text from a friend — and victims are losing thousands
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoInflation is pushing everyone's buttons so when Aunt Sally sends a quick note about a way to get...
FTC, Florida Act to Shut Down ‘Grant Bae’ Scam Preying on Minority-Owned Businesses Seeking...
Black Enterprise via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoThe Federal Trade Commission and the State of Florida are taking action against Grant Bae and its...
Government offers tax credits, not $8,500 for solar panels | Fact check
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 5 months agoThe claim: The government is giving $8,500 to homeowners through a 2023 solar incentive program A...
Is the IRS really texting you? No, it's one of many tax scams.
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe do-it-yourself taxpayer popped a TurboTax CD into his computer. After two failed attempts to set...
Congressional Budget Office: cost of federal loans will increase by $400 billion post debt relief
WFXT via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe Congressional Budget Office estimates that the cost of outstanding student loans to the federal...
FTC tied up in legal battle, postpones new rule protecting consumers from dealership scams
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance· 4 months agoThe effective date of a new federal rule designed to protect consumers from illegal scams when...
Pennsylvania treasurer warns of new scam targeting residents; here’s what to look out for
WPXI via Yahoo News· 5 months agoPennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity is warning of a new scam targeting people across the state...
False claim US government buys solar panels for American homeowners | Fact check
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 10 months agoThe claim: Government program purchases solar panels for American homeowners A July 11 Facebook video (direct link, archive link) shows what appears to be a news broadcast about a new government ...
Student Debt Relief Scams On The Rise. Here’s What Borrowers Need To Know
The 74 via Yahoo News· 8 months agoComplaints about student debt relief scams are increasing as the date approaches for borrowers to...
Fact check: Government offers tax credits, not free solar panels
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe claim: Government program installs free solar panels A March 22 Facebook video features a man speaking about solar energy. "Do you know U.S. solar companies' national secret?" the man asks ...