Publications

Learn how to protect your identity with credit freezes and fraud alerts.

How to recover from identity theft, using IdentityTheft.gov.

The FTC's most popular websites, services, and resources

Some things to know if you’re getting calls from debt collectors — just the basics.

What to know about using debit cards — just the basics.

What to know about payday loans — just the basics.

What to know about job scams — just the basics.

What to know about paying your student loans — just the basics.

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What to know if you think you paid a scammer — just the basics.

What to know about getting financial aid for school — just the basics.

What to know about car title loans — just the basics.

What to know about protecting yourself and others from scammers — just the basics.

What to know about opening a bank account — just the basics.

What to know about getting a car loan — just the basics.

What to know about rental scams — just the basics.

What to know about your paycheck — just the basics.

What to think about when you buy a car — just the basics.

What to know about your credit history — just the basics.

Some things to know if you’re in debt and need help — just the basics.