Avoid Scams When You Travel
Before you start your travel plans, learn common tactics scammers use that can ruin your entire trip.
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Consumer Alert
FTC settlement order bans sales of Genshin Impact loot boxes to kids under 16 without their parents' consent
If you don’t know what a loot box is, just ask any kid in your life to explain it. While you’re at it, ask them about the video game Genshin Impact. Then tell them about why the FTC just sued the game’s developer HoYoverse (Cognosphere Pte. Ltd and Cognosphere, LLC) for its confusing loot box system that costs players a LOT of money.
Consumer Alert
Got a package you didn’t order? It’s probably a scam
What could be better than opening the mailbox or the front door and finding an unexpected package? Free gifts might seem like fun — but when an unexpected package lands on your doorstep, it may come with a higher cost than you expected.
Consumer Alert
Check out gift cards before you buy them
Doing some holiday shopping? Here’s a type of gift card scam to look out for: scammers can get the gift card number and PIN before you buy the card. So if gift cards are on your holiday shopping list, keep reading.
Consumer Alert
Looking for an American flag that’s Made in the USA? Here’s what to know
When it comes to buying an American flag, there are lots to choose from. Not all are Made in the USA. If you’re searching for one that is, here’s what to look out for.
