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Helping to build ethnic media’s capacity to report on scams in their communities.

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

Peter Schurmann - Sep 30, 2024

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.

Scams and Consumer Fraud

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

Mark Hedin - Nov 10, 2023

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 - Sep 25, 2023

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

Scams and Consumer Fraud

As Losses Soar, New Phishing Scams Use Text, AI

Selen Ozturk - Sep 6, 2023

Phishing, where scammers use texts and AI to steal passwords, accounts and Social Security numbers, is evolving and intensifying, says the FTC.

Scams and Consumer Fraud

‘If You’re Looking for a Job, Scammers are Looking for You!’

Mark Hedin - Aug 10, 2023

A growing network of criminals are using unregulated online portals to lure in job seekers with promises of quick and easy money.

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New Currency Exchange Scam Targets Korean Community

Ethnic Media Services - Jul 24, 2023

There is a growing number of Koreans falling victim to currency exchange scams as a strong dollar lures would-be victims seeking to profit from private traders.

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Text Messages Become a Gold Mine for Scammers, FTC Officials Say

Anthony Advincula - Jul 6, 2023

Text scams, known as smishing, have been on the rise across the United States, costing victims more than $330 million in 2022, according to the FTC.

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New Scams Targeting Immigrants Emerge as Title 42 Ends

Ethnic Media Services - May 18, 2023

Scammers are promising falsely to obtain green cards and special access for new immigrants, says the FTC, warning of new scams.

Scams and Consumer Fraud

FTC Briefing Targets Scams Hitting API Communities in California

Peter Schurmann - Mar 31, 2023

Federal and local agencies, community stakeholders, and ethnic media came together to raise public awareness and encourage people to report when they’ve been scammed.

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Scammers Took Consumers for $8.8 Billion in 2022

Peter White - Mar 16, 2023

$3.8 billion in investment scams and $2.6 billion in impersonator scams topped the list. Most money lost through bank transfers and crypto currencies.

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