Ftc Archives - Martin Backhausen

Week 46: Avoid Fake Grant Scams

Posted on March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Grants sound great. Scammers fake them. They want your money. You can stay safe. Let’s learn how. Real grants come from trusted sources like Grants.gov. They don’t ask for fees. Scammers promise easy money. Don’t send money for a grant. Check the source. Be careful with emails. Look for bad grammar. If they rush…

Week 42: Avoid Fake Travel Scams

Posted on March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Travel is exciting. Scammers fake deals. They want your money. You can stay safe. Let’s learn how. Real deals come from trusted sites like Expedia. Check the website address. Fake sites look real. Scammers steal your info. Don’t book through random emails. Go to the real website. Use a credit card. It’s safer. Be…

Week 33: Avoid Fake Lottery Scams

Posted on December 30, 2025December 30, 2025 by Martin Backhausen

Hello! Winning the lottery sounds amazing. Scammers fake it. They want your money. You can stay safe. Let’s learn how. Real lotteries don’t call you. They don’t ask for fees to claim prizes. If you get a call, it’s a scam. Don’t send money. Hang up. Check the lottery’s real website. Scammers send fake checks….