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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

FTC Records 8-Fold Jump in Losses From Social Media Scams

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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AI Fake News Found Its Perfect Home in Google Discover 
AI Fake News Found Its Perfect Home in Google Discover 
April 15, 2026  |  Fraud Attack

The way people find information online has shifted. Typed search queries are giving way to algorithmically curated feeds. Google Discover, the personalized content feed used...

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FCC Alleges Voxbeam Enabled Bank Impersonation Robocalls
FCC Alleges Voxbeam Enabled Bank Impersonation Robocalls
April 06, 2026  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has found an Orlando-based voice service provider, Voxbeam Telecommunications, “apparently liable” for accepting suspicious call traffic, enabling bank impersonation robocalls...

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53% of Scam Victims Recover Money When They Tell Their Bank
53% of Scam Victims Recover Money When They Tell Their Bank
March 23, 2026  |  Security & Fraud

A scam often works because the payment happens before the victim has time to think. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Fake Worker Scams Swamp Remote Hires
Fake Worker Scams Swamp Remote Hires
March 15, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

AI-powered “fake worker” scams are reportedly spreading from the U.S. to Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Bankers Tell Lawmakers Fraud Is Growing Faster Than Defenses
Bankers Tell Lawmakers Fraud Is Growing Faster Than Defenses
March 05, 2026  |  Security & Fraud

Bank executives appearing before a House Financial Services subcommittee Thursday (March 5) delivered a blunt message. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Meta Sues Advertisers Over Alleged Celebrity Impersonation Scams
Meta Sues Advertisers Over Alleged Celebrity Impersonation Scams
February 26, 2026  |  Legal

Meta is suing advertisers who have allegedly impersonated celebrities to defraud consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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OpenAI Intelligence Report Identifies New Tactics in AI-Enhanced Scams
OpenAI Intelligence Report Identifies New Tactics in AI-Enhanced Scams
February 25, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Criminals are using artificial intelligence in combination with websites, social media and other tools to carry out scams and other malicious operations, OpenAI said Wednesday...

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