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Call For Action

@CallForAction

Call For Action, a network of media partnered consumer help hotlines. We do some good consumer education projects as well.

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Joined December 2014
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Katie Pelton@KatiePeltonTV25 Jun 2019
#SCAMALERT: Planning your next vacation? Better read this first! @CallForAction @csgazette @KKTV11News kktv.com/content/news/Voice-…
Voice of the consumer: Vacation sites copied for fake rentals

Voice of the consumer: Vacation sites copied for fake rentals

It's summertime and you may be planning a nice vacation getaway. But before you do -- beware of rental scams.

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@FTC5 Feb 2019
Your Social Security number isn't suspended. Ever. Learn more: consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/0… #ScamAlert
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@FCC5 Feb 2019
Winter storm coming? Make sure you charge up your mobile phones, laptops, and tablets. Review more #FCCtips here: go.usa.gov/cSdS5 #PublicSafety
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We are LIVE at our white paper launch event! Tune in and learn about #IotPrivacy and #DisabilityInclusion. @comcast facebook.com/FutureofPrivacy…
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#ICYMI: You can watch the #DataPrivacyDay event on our #YouTube page! Individual segments and panels will be uploaded soon! #PrivacyAware youtube.com/watch?v=T_mXyv7s…
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Never plug your space heater into a power strip #PolarVortex
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Eva Velasquez@ITRCCEO30 Jan 2019
Data Breaches Declined Last Year. But Here's Why You Should Be More Worried Than Ever @ITRCSD @FortuneMagazine fortune.com/2019/01/29/data-…
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Filing tax returns electronically? Only use a secure connection. By mail? Take your return to the post office. #taxidtheft
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@FCC21 Dec 2018
Are you shopping 'til you drop? Keep an eye out when your phone's out. Watch our Holiday Consumer Tips Webinar: go.usa.gov/xnK5p #FCCtips
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Ajit Pai
@AjitPai19 Dec 2018
Americans rightfully expect that 911 fees on their phone bills will fund 911-related services. But yet again, @FCC has found that several states have siphoned 911 funding for other purposes. This is outrageous & undermines public safety. Credit to @mikeofcc for his work on this!
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Jack Gillis@ConsumerJackG19 Dec 2018
New @ConsumerFed analysis examines impact of rolling back #mpg standards on low-income consumers. #cleanercars - bit.ly/2GxgUVg
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#PrivacyAware
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NEW PODCAST: @brianwez sits down with Call for Action's Executive Director @Call4Action_Ed to discuss their guide for online shoppers to help keep their data safe and secure when thinking about purchases: soundcloud.com/cdt-tech-talk…
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New videos from #fosi2018 are up on our YouTube channel! Watch @eunyangnbc discuss our new study "Online Safety Across the Generations" with panelists Rebecca Arbogast of @comcast, @dberlyn, @drturnerlee, and @brentwilkes! youtube.com/watch?v=ZPGwWmMA…
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IRSnews
@IRSnews13 Dec 2018
#TaxSecurity: The W-2 scam is such a threat that #IRS has established a special reporting process. Be alert and guard against it: irs.gov/securitysummit
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@FTC13 Dec 2018
The FTC is getting reports about people pretending to be from the @SocialSecurity who are trying to get your SSN and even your money. Don't fall for these scams. Learn more: consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/1… #ScamAlert
Fake calls about your SSN

Fake calls about your SSN

The FTC is getting reports about people pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA) who are trying to get your Social Security number and even your money.

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tvanswers@tvanswers12 Dec 2018
TV stations in #Texas, #Georgia, #California, #Colorado and #Nevada are moving to new frequencies through the end of the year. Check out our latest Rescan Roundup to learn more and make a #PlanToRescan. blog.tvanswers.org/2018/12/1… @nabtweets
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@FCC11 Dec 2018
Tomorrow, the FCC will hold its December Open Meeting. Check out the full agenda here: go.usa.gov/xP7TR #OpenMtgFCC #FCCLive
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@FCC10 Dec 2018
Don't forget that #robocalls to your cell need prior consent except emergency, bank fraud and healthcare alerts, package deliveries, federal debts. #FCCtips #ProtectingConsumers
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A smart home device can be a great gift, as long as you do your homework first. Be sure you understand any #privacy implications, and thoroughly read up on any new #holidaytech before introducing it to your home! cnet.com/how-to/thinking-of-…
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