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

Persistent Fraud Has Smart Businesses Switching From Playing Defense to Offense

Persistent Fraud Has Smart Businesses Switching From Playing Defense to Offense
Persistent Fraud Has Smart Businesses Switching From Playing Defense to Offense
March 03, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

Fraud is unavoidable, and scams affecting today’s businesses only getting smarter and more sophisticated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Retail Crypto Investors Find Hope in Recent Regulatory Actions
Retail Crypto Investors Find Hope in Recent Regulatory Actions
February 28, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The cryptocurrency market is off to a better start in 2023 than many expected post-FTX. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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TD Bank and HBSC Make ‘Monumental’ Settlement in $7B Ponzi Case
TD Bank and HBSC Make ‘Monumental’ Settlement in $7B Ponzi Case
February 27, 2023  |  Legal

A group of banks have agreed to settle a lawsuit tied to a $7 billion Ponzi scheme. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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UK Regulator Blocked 14X More Misleading Financial Promotions in 2022
UK Regulator Blocked 14X More Misleading Financial Promotions in 2022
February 03, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

The U.K.’s financial regulator sent out over 1,800 alerts last year to protect consumers from financial scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Crypto Hackers Stole Billions Last Year by Targeting DeFi
Crypto Hackers Stole Billions Last Year by Targeting DeFi
February 02, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Adding to the cryptocurrency sector’s 2022 woes, hackers stole $3.8 billion from crypto companies last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Online Scam Complexity Is Paradoxically Keeping Banks’ Fraud Controls Offline
Online Scam Complexity Is Paradoxically Keeping Banks’ Fraud Controls Offline
January 20, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

As long as banks have been around, they’ve been tremendously attractive targets for “robbers.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Binance and Huobi Recover Some Funds From 2022 Harmony Hack
Binance and Huobi Recover Some Funds From 2022 Harmony Hack
January 16, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Huobi have recovered some of the funds stolen in last year’s hack of Harmony. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Scam Websites Prey on Consumers’ Hunger for Retail Discounts
Scam Websites Prey on Consumers’ Hunger for Retail Discounts
January 11, 2023  |  Retail

Online retailers have found themselves on the defensive against fake websites targeting bargain-hungry shoppers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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SEC: Scammers Promised Investors Funds From Blockchain Worth ‘Trillions’
SEC: Scammers Promised Investors Funds From Blockchain Worth ‘Trillions’
January 05, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Federal authorities say scammers stole millions of dollars by promising investors access to a blockchain worth trillions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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