scams

Spot and avoid scams and unfair, deceptive, and fraudulent business practices with tips from the FTC, America's consumer protection agency. Learn about recent scams and how to recognize the warning signs.

Source: consumer.ftc.gov

AI Helps Make Fraud 4.5 Times as Profitable for Scammers

AI Helps Make Fraud 4.5 Times as Profitable for Scammers
AI Helps Make Fraud 4.5 Times as Profitable for Scammers
September 14, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Fraudsters are reportedly trading massive scam operations for smaller and more profitable schemes using artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Revolut Says Customer Data Leaked in Email Scam
Revolut Says Customer Data Leaked in Email Scam
September 13, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

An email-based scam has reportedly led to the leak of Revolut customer data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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$320 Million Bitcoin Hack Hits Liquid Crypto Network
$320 Million Bitcoin Hack Hits Liquid Crypto Network
September 07, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Hackers siphoned away $320 million from the Liquid Network blockchain, the latest in a string of high-profile cryptocurrency thefts. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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FinCEN Focuses on Customer Angle to Stop Crypto Scams
FinCEN Focuses on Customer Angle to Stop Crypto Scams
September 04, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

The most useful fraud signal in a cryptocurrency investment scam may not be the cryptocurrency transaction. It may be the customer’s balance sheet deteriorating in...

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Jury Duty Scams Mark Latest Evolution of Impersonation Fraud
Jury Duty Scams Mark Latest Evolution of Impersonation Fraud
August 09, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

Impersonation scammers reportedly have a new target: people afraid of being punished for missing jury duty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Social Engineering Scam Breaches Levi Strauss Company Files
Social Engineering Scam Breaches Levi Strauss Company Files
August 07, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

Levi Strauss & Co. has disclosed that an unauthorized third party accessed company files through a social engineering scam, according to the company’s Friday (Aug. 7) filing with the Securities and...

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Crypto Scammers Take Advantage of New EU Regulations
Crypto Scammers Take Advantage of New EU Regulations
August 06, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Europe’s new cryptocurrency regulations have reportedly given fraudsters a new pathway to scamming consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Retailers Report 69% Increase in Phone Scams as Shoplifting Dips
Retailers Report 69% Increase in Phone Scams as Shoplifting Dips
August 02, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

Efforts by American retailers to prevent shoplifting appear to be paying off. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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