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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
