Skip This IRS October Surprise
With the Oct. 15 filing deadline approaching for taxpayers who sought extensions last April, recent news reports indicate a spike in calls from scammers claiming to be with the IRS.
Beware New Medicare Card Scams
A decision earlier this year by Medicare to stop using its beneficiaries' Social Security numbers as account numbers has not gone unnoticed by scammers.
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Find out what channels are changing in your area, when the changes will occur and what you should do to ensure a smooth transition.
Broadband improves lives for people of all ages, from connecting far-flung family members and friends to providing easy online access to a virtual world of goods and services. The FCC provides information about how - and why - you can Get Connected.
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau
The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau develops and implements the FCC's consumer policies and serves as the agency's connection to the American consumer.
