A government program that pays your bills?

[McFurd]

FTC - January 24, 2017 - Sana Chriss (Attorney, Southeast Region, Federal Trade Commission) - Have you heard about a government program that will pay your monthly bills for an up-front payment or processing fee? Here’s a short version of the rest of this post: It’s a scam. Don’t do it. We’ve heard that this scam is happening in some African-American church communities: people approach church-goers with this so-called deal. And, because it comes up in church, the scam might seem like it could be legit. But take it from me – and the FTC: there is no federal program that pays your monthly bills in exchange for payment of any kind. Read more @ https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/gover ... your-bills