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FTC Sounds Alarm as Imposter Scams Steal $3.5 Billion

FTC Sounds Alarm as Imposter Scams Steal $3.5 Billion
FTC Sounds Alarm as Imposter Scams Steal $3.5 Billion
May 07, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers to beware of text messages that demand money for unpaid tolls as well as new online friends or love...

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FTC Records 8-Fold Jump in Losses From Social Media Scams
FTC Records 8-Fold Jump in Losses From Social Media Scams
April 27, 2026  |  Fraud Attack

New government data shows a significant increase in losses from social media scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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FTC Shuts Down Alleged Healthcare Fraud Scheme
FTC Shuts Down Alleged Healthcare Fraud Scheme
April 22, 2026  |  Security & Fraud

Federal regulators say they’ve temporarily halted an operation that allegedly tricks consumers seeking health insurance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Ad Agencies Resolve FTC Charges of Illegal Digital Ad Boycotts
Ad Agencies Resolve FTC Charges of Illegal Digital Ad Boycotts
April 15, 2026  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and eight states have reached a settlement with three advertising agencies that they accused of unlawfully colluding on the placement...

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FTC Prioritizes Children’s Online Safety in 5-Year Strategic Plan
FTC Prioritizes Children’s Online Safety in 5-Year Strategic Plan
April 03, 2026  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission’s new strategic plan, which covers the next five years, modified the regulator’s mission statement by returning the phrase “without unduly burdening legitimate...

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OkCupid Settles FTC Case Alleging Misrepresentation of Privacy Policies
OkCupid Settles FTC Case Alleging Misrepresentation of Privacy Policies
March 30, 2026  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a proposed settlement that will prohibit OkCupid and Match Group Americas from misrepresenting their privacy policies. Get the...

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FTC Warns Payment Companies Against ‘Debanking’
FTC Warns Payment Companies Against ‘Debanking’
March 26, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

The FTC has written four payment companies warning them not to deny service to customers based on political/religious beliefs. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Consumer Fraud Losses Quintupled Since 2020, FTC Says
Consumer Fraud Losses Quintupled Since 2020, FTC Says
March 25, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received 3 million fraud reports from consumers in 2025, and those consumers reported $15.9 billion in losses, an official told...

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FTC Seeks to Ban Air AI From Marketing Business Opportunities
FTC Seeks to Ban Air AI From Marketing Business Opportunities
March 24, 2026  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Tuesday (March 24) that it has reached a settlement with Air AI in which the company and its owners will be banned from...

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