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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.

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.

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

Scammers have fleeced tens of thousands of PG&E customers for millions of dollars in just the past few years, officials say.

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.

New Currency Exchange Scam Targets Korean Community

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.

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

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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