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

    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.

    How to Fight Rising Imposter Scams

    Imposter scams are rising at alarming rates, thanks to sophisticated new tactics; here’s how to protect your money.

    ‘These Numbers Are Off the Charts’ — $38 Million Lost to Scams in Mississippi Last Year

    At a roundtable in Jackson, Mississippi representatives from the FTC connected with local media to discuss the alarming rise in scams impacting communities.

    FTC Scores Win in Suit Targeting Fraud in the Gig Economy

    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.

    Stop, Think Fraud! Scammers Are Looking to Gain Your Trust, Bleed You Dry

    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.

    Rising Scams Target Elderly Bay Area Chinese

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

    FBI Warns of Valentine’s Day Romance Scams

    According to statistics, romance scams represent one of the largest financial losses compared to other Internet crimes.

    What Were Last Year’s Biggest Scams?

    On Friday, February 9, the Federal Trade Commission released data showing that nationwide fraud losses topped $10 billion in 2023.

    Fighting Car Scams with the CARS Rule

    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.

    FTC Scales Language Barriers to Battle Scammers

    As of this fall, the FTC's Language Access Initiative will expand its services to include up to a dozen new languages.

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