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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.

    What Payment Methods are Telltale Signs of Scams?

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

    Tell-Tale Signs of a Scam — How They Ask You to Pay

    FTC experts break down the ways scammers tell you to pay – from apps like Venmo, CashApp or Zelle to gift cards to cryptocurrency and more – and why it's hard to get your money back.

    CatPhished — How to Spot AI and Phishing Scams

    Scammers launch millions of phishing attacks every day – and they're often successful. The best defense is to spread the word about phishing so you don't get fooled.

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

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

    New Scams Targeting Immigrants Emerge as Title 42 Ends

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

    Scammers Took Consumers for $8.8 Billion in 2022

    $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.

    Car Buyers of Color Especially Vulnerable to Fraud, Reports Federal Trade Commission

    Last year, The Federal Trade Commission received more than 100,000 complaints from consumers who had been duped by fraudulent sales people.
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    Government Imposters and Fake COVID Cures – How Scammers Rip Off Communities of...

    Across ethnic communities, scams through used car sales and lending agencies have preyed on people in the midst of their financial struggles.

    Summer Brings Out Door to Door Scammers – Chicago Fraud Busters Share Tips...

    An imposter may be in uniform, sporting the logo of a utility company or of a well-known business.

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