Consumer Advisories
Tips for Happier Holiday Shopping Work-at-Home Scams: Money for Nothing Choosing and Buying the Right Pet A Lesson in For-Profit Colleges Identity Theft & Medical Identity Theft Target Older Iowans Some Guidance on Giving Safe Social Networking Online "Steals": Internet Counterfeiting and Piracy Tax Refund Loans: High Costs for Quick Cash Beware of "Free Trial Offers" Beware: Counterfeit Check Scams Counterfeit Cashier’s Check Scam Grows Beware of Foreclosure "Rescue" Scams Freezing Your Credit Report (PDF) Gift Card Fact Sheet – and Tips for Consumers Beware of "Spam" Scams “Take the Grand Scam Challenge” – consumer education games and quizzes online Warning: Internet Phishing Scams Hurricane Scams International Lottery Schemes: You're the Loser! Internet Auctions: "Going, Going, Gone!" Do's and Don'ts for Online Shopping Nigeria Counterfeit Check Scam: Warning! Phony Cashier's Checks Cheat On-Line Sellers. "Free" and "Low-Cost" Computers: Beware of Unexpected Costs Protect Kids' Privacy Online
