Americans lost more than $10 BILLION dollars to scammers last year

Even though most people know scammers are working to take their money, they keep succeeding.  Colin MacDonald, consumer protection attorney for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the Northwest Region describes a few of the top ways scammers come after your money.

To learn more about Imposter Scams go to:
ftc.gov/imposters

To sign up for scam alerts go to:
FTC.gov/consumeralerts

If you have been a victim of fraud or a scam contact the FTC at:
ReportFraud.ftc.gov or 877-382-4357

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The goal of Money Making Sense, a 4-time People's Choice Podcast Award finalist, is to help you find more financial peace.  Host Heather Kelly and guest experts focus on personal finances and analyzing family decisions.  The show discusses vacationing on a budget, how money affects relationships, retirement savings, reducing household expenses, and the financial impact of owning pets.  Along with celebrity interviews from the Sundance Film Festival and FanX Salt Lake focusing on finances.  Money Making Sense will give you practical ideas on how to improve your bottom line.