Federal Trade Commission

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

As Louisville Becomes More Diverse, So Do the Scams

Khalil Abdullah - Dec 15, 2022

At a recent forum, community leaders in Louisville shared their experience with the growing number and variety of scams impacting residents.

Scams and Consumer Fraud

FTC Battles Highway Robbery in Indian Country

Mark Hedin - Nov 15, 2022

Scam artists racked up at least $6.1 billion in ripoffs last year, many targeting Native American communities. Experts say the actual figure is likely far higher.

Scams and Consumer Fraud

‘They Break Up Families’ — Crypto Scam Leaves Lasting Scars for Atlanta’s Korean...

Peter Schurmann - Sep 9, 2022

Reporting by Atlanta's Korean media show losses totaling $10 million with alleged victims in the hundreds. One woman is now looking for justice.

Scams and Consumer Fraud

FTC to Minnesotans: Everyone Has a Scam Story — Now’s the Time to...

Khalil Abdullah - May 27, 2022

The scale of consumer fraud in the United States is staggering, topping $5.8 billion in 2021, much of it impacting communities of color.

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As Losses Soar, New Phishing Scams Use Text, AI

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