Issues and Concerns

Mar 6, 2017

by Rosario Méndez Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Lots of people like to shop online. It's easy and sometimes faster than finding what you want at the local mall. With just a few clicks, your order is processed…

Mar 6, 2017

AAA survey reveals that Americans still leery of a driverless future Phoenix - A new report from AAA reveals that the majority of U.S. drivers seek autonomous technologies in their next vehicle, but they continue to fear the fully self-driving…

Feb 23, 2017

by Ari Lazarus Consumer Education Specialist, FTC You get a phone call from an excited caller saying you’ve won a trip, a car, or a lot of money. Next, they ask you to send money before you get the prize.…

Jan 23, 2017

by Sana Chriss Attorney, Southeast Region, Federal Trade Commission Have you heard about a government program that will pay your monthly bills for an up-front payment or processing fee? Here’s a short version of the rest of this post: It’s…

Jun 19, 2016

FBI Campaign Provides Helpful Tips for Parents to Keep Their Children Safe Online This Summer The Charlotte Division of the FBI is working to raise awareness about the dangers of sextortion, a type of online sexual exploitation. Nationally and in…