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

    According to the FTC, there were 9,337 reports of fraud across Nebraska in 2023, with losses totaling $25.2 million.

    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.

    Steep Increase in Imposter Scam Losses: What People are Reporting and How to...

    Sep 20 | Scammers posing as agencies or companies like banks or Amazon claim to "protect" your money by moving it. The FTC warns of a rise in these scams. Learn the top five impersonation scams and how to spot them.

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

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

    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.

    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.

    Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule: What You Need to Know

    The CARS Rule requires transparency in the vehicle shopping process, includes key provisions about pricing, add-on products and services, and buyer’s consent. FTC consumer fraud experts explain.

    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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