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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

FCA Cautions Against Rise of Impersonation Scams
FCA Cautions Against Rise of Impersonation Scams
August 27, 2025  |  Fraud Attack

England’s financial watchdog wants residents to be wary of fraudsters impersonating the agency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Scammers Employ AI to Build Fake Versions of Real Websites
Scammers Employ AI to Build Fake Versions of Real Websites
August 20, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Cybercriminals reportedly have a new tool to trick consumers: convincing fakes of real websites. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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FTC Reports Surge in Consumers’ Losses to Impersonation Scams
FTC Reports Surge in Consumers’ Losses to Impersonation Scams
August 10, 2025  |  Fraud Attack

Have you ever gotten a text about an unpaid toll? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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FTC Reports Surge in Consumers’ Losses to Impersonation Scams
FTC Reports Surge in Consumers’ Losses to Impersonation Scams
August 08, 2025  |  Fraud Attack

A growing number of older adults are losing large sums of money to impersonation scams, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Get the Full...

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FinCEN Sounds Warning on Virtual Currency Kiosk Scams
FinCEN Sounds Warning on Virtual Currency Kiosk Scams
August 04, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

The Treasury Department is warning financial institutions to watch for scams involving convertible virtual currency (CVC) kiosks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Scammers Share of Banking Fraud Losses Doubles to 27%
Scammers Share of Banking Fraud Losses Doubles to 27%
July 29, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

The escalating sophistication of financial scams is forcing financial institutions to re-evaluate their defense strategies, as new research reveals that criminals are now mimicking legitimate...

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‘Quishing’ Scams Grow in Tandem With Use of QR Codes
‘Quishing’ Scams Grow in Tandem With Use of QR Codes
July 27, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

As QR codes have grown in popularity, so too have QR-code driven scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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PayPal Adds Scam Detection to Friends and Family Payments
PayPal Adds Scam Detection to Friends and Family Payments
July 21, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

PayPal has introduced a scam prevention tool for PayPal and Venmo Friends and Family payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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CTM360 Identifies 17,000 Fake News Sites Promoting Investment Fraud
CTM360 Identifies 17,000 Fake News Sites Promoting Investment Fraud
July 14, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

Scammers are using fake news websites that mimic trusted media brands to spread and promote investment fraud, according to digital risk protection platform CTM360. Get...

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