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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

Jury Duty Scams Mark Latest Evolution of Impersonation Fraud

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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House Republicans Urge Expanded Use of AI to Combat Financial Fraud
House Republicans Urge Expanded Use of AI to Combat Financial Fraud
July 27, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming financial fraud, giving criminal organizations the ability to generate convincing scams at unprecedented scale. But according to a report issued...

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Feds Move to Seize $25 Million in Crypto From Scammers
Feds Move to Seize $25 Million in Crypto From Scammers
July 22, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Federal authorities hope to recover $25 million in cryptocurrency connected to romance/investment scam investigations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Ransomware Negotiator Gets 6 Years in Prison for Assisting Scammers
Ransomware Negotiator Gets 6 Years in Prison for Assisting Scammers
July 12, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

A cybersecurity expert has been sentenced to prison for helping criminals scam his clients. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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WhatsApp Steps Up Fight Against Account Impersonation
WhatsApp Steps Up Fight Against Account Impersonation
July 01, 2026  |  Facebook / Meta

WhatsApp recently began offering usernames, designed to help people connect while keeping their phone numbers private. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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