FTC Teaser Pages

A+ Fast Cash
Learn more about how to avoid fraudulent scholarship services and other online scams, and for recommendations on where to find information on obtaining legitimate scholarship information.
American Valor Asset Management
Learn more about how to avoid fraudulent "pure-trusts," or "constitutional trusts" that could get you in trouble for failing to pay your federal taxes.
Arthriticure
An estimated $10 billion is spent yearly on unproven arthritis remedies. One in 10 people who have tried unproven arthritis remedies report harmful side effects, according to a U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services survey. Any remedy, no matter how harmless, can become harmful if it stops or delays someone from seeking a prescribed treatment program from their physician.
Credit Menders
No legitimate company can "repair" or remove accurate and timely negative information from your credit file. The fact is, some negative information can remain in your credit file for up to 10 years. There is nothing that a credit repair company can do for you for a fee that you can’t do for yourself for little or no cost.
EZToyz
Licensed product fraud typically involves the purchase of brand name products from a business opportunity promoter. The promoter claims the investor can make large profits by marketing the products on display racks.
EZTravels Free Travel
Don't be a victim of travel fraud. A "Spectacular Luxury Dream Vacation offer" isn't a free vacation. It's an offer to sell you a trip that may be luxurious -- or not. Taxes and service fees can substantially inflate the cost of a vacation.
EZTravels Travel Agent
Don't fall for travel agent credential fraud. Travel business opportunities like EZTravels' are neither easy to operate nor generally profitable. Fraudulent travel agent identification cards generally don't qualify users for discounts and upgrades. They pump up the cost of travel for the public-at-large, and they deprive legitimate travel agents of limited available incentives and rewards.
FatFoe
When it comes to weighing the evidence for diet products, add a healthy portion of skepticism. Learn how to spot the seven claims that almost always signal a diet rip-off.
Financial Freedom
There are no profits buried in pyramids! To learn more about how to avoid fraudulent multi-level marketing or pyramid schemes and other online scams, visit the FTC's website.
Glucobate
Evaluating health claims online is a two-step process. First, be smart. Then, be skeptical. Talk to your healthcare provider before buying -- or trying -- any diabetes product and learn the seven tip-offs to a possible scam.
HUD Tracer
Don't be a victim of "cyberfraud." Beware of online business opportunity advertisements that make exaggerated earnings claims and ads that offer little product information but lots of promise.
National Business Trainers
Promises of quick, easy money can be a powerful lure. Avoid becoming a victim of a seminar pitch.
Net Opportunities
It's easy to be taken in by an Internet-related business opportunity fraud masquerading as a legitimate business. Be wary of online business opportunity advertisements that make exaggerated earnings claims and ads that offer little product information but lots of glowing promises.
Nordicalite
Don't be a victim of weight loss scams! Beware of claims for diet products and programs that promise effortless weight loss.
Sundae Station
When it comes to work-at-home opportunities and other business ventures, can you tell a rip-off from the real deal? Learn how to protect yourself from business opportunity fraud.
Ultimate Prosperity Page
Be wary of online business opportunity advertisements that make exaggerated earnings claims and ads that offer little product information but lots of glowing promises. Be especially skeptical of companies that promote the internet's commercial potential more than a specific product or service.
Viriliteas® - Seniors
If the product is advertised as effective for treating impotence-and no physician's prescription is necessary-forget it. It won't cure the condition.
Viriliteas® - Young
If the product is advertised as effective for treating impotence-and no physician's prescription is necessary-forget it. It won't cure the condition.

For more information about these sites, please contact the Office of Consumer & Business Education at the Federal Trade Commission.

Revised: 08/19/2003