Issues and Concerns

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…

May 20, 2016

CINCINNATI – The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) has expanded a recall of several products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes following supplier SunOpta's expansion of its voluntary recall this week. Earlier this month, SunOpta indicated its sunflower kernels may…