It’s right up there with eating more vegetables and hitting the gym. A top New Year’s resolution for many Americans is keeping a closer eye on their personal finances – a goal more important than ever, given the economic impact of the pandemic. Chances are you know someone who is searching for a job, looking for a place to live, applying for a loan, or facing another consequential dollars-and-cents decision. Help them spot, avoid, and report financial scams by sharing free multimedia resources available at FTC.gov/MoneyMatters, also available in Spanish at ftc.gov/AsuntosDeDinero.
Money Matters features articles, videos, social media shareables, and sample presentations that focus on eight primary areas:
- Credit Reports
- Buying or Renting a Home
- Avoiding a Scam When Looking for a Job
- Borrowing and Debt
- Education and Training
- Your Rights When Shopping
- Buying and Owning a Car
- Prizes and Grants
Why those topics? They all relate to significant financial decisions – and as people work to regain their financial footing, they all are areas where consumers have been injured by deceptive practices or outright fraud.
FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Sam Levine introduced Money Matters in a recent Consumer Alert. Business executives can play an important role in spreading the word to employees, friends, and family about what scammers are up to. When people learn about scams from folks they trust, they’re less likely to lose money to fraud. So if…
