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Scams and Consumer Fraud

Omaha, a ‘Huge Target for Scammers,’ Fights Back

Peter Schurmann -
According to the FTC, there were 9,337 reports of fraud across Nebraska in 2023, with losses totaling $25.2 million.
Scams and Consumer Fraud

‘We Want to Hear the Stories’ — FTC Convenes Community Stakeholders in Cleveland

Peter Schurmann -
To list the type and variety of scams now proliferating across the country would fill an entire library. Experts say coming forward to report a scam is our best defense.
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How to Fight Rising Imposter Scams

Selen Ozturk -
Imposter scams are rising at alarming rates, thanks to sophisticated new tactics; here’s how to protect your money.
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‘These Numbers Are Off the Charts’ — $38 Million Lost to Scams in Mississippi Last Year

Peter Schurmann -
At a roundtable in Jackson, Mississippi representatives from the FTC connected with local media to discuss the alarming rise in scams impacting communities.
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FTC Scores Win in Suit Targeting Fraud in the Gig Economy

Peter Schurmann -
In a first-of-its kind case, the Federal Trade Commission has highlighted the perils for consumers lured by promises of big pay in the gig economy.
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Stop, Think Fraud! Scammers Are Looking to Gain Your Trust, Bleed You Dry

Nakia Cooper -
According to the FTC, consumers reported losing nearly $8.8 billion to fraud in 2022, an increase of more than 30% over the previous year.
Scams and Consumer Fraud

Rising Scams Target Elderly Bay Area Chinese

Selen Ozturk -
Scams targeting adults aged 60 and older are rising, with devastating consequences for monolingual Chinese in the Bay Area.
Scams and Consumer Fraud

FBI Warns of Valentine’s Day Romance Scams

Ethnic Media Services -
According to statistics, romance scams represent one of the largest financial losses compared to other Internet crimes.
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What Were Last Year’s Biggest Scams?

Selen Ozturk -
On Friday, February 9, the Federal Trade Commission released data showing that nationwide fraud losses topped $10 billion in 2023.
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Fighting Car Scams with the CARS Rule

Selen Ozturk -
The risk of getting scammed when buying a car — the highest purchase many consumers make short of a house — can be as stressful as the risk of a pile-up commute.
Scams and Consumer Fraud

FTC Scales Language Barriers to Battle Scammers

Mark Hedin -
As of this fall, the FTC's Language Access Initiative will expand its services to include up to a dozen new languages.
Scams and Consumer Fraud

Don’t Be Fooled: PG&E Warns Customers Not to Fall for Scams

Mark Hedin -
Scammers have fleeced tens of thousands of PG&E customers for millions of dollars in just the past few years, officials say.
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What Payment Methods are Telltale Signs of Scams?

Selen Ozturk -
Payment methods that scammers insist you use — like gift cards, cryptocurrency and wire transfer — are telltale signs of scams, says the FTC.
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