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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

Fake LinkedIn Accounts and ‘Job Fishing’ Fraud on Rise, Google Warns

Fake LinkedIn Accounts and ‘Job Fishing’ Fraud on Rise, Google Warns
Fake LinkedIn Accounts and ‘Job Fishing’ Fraud on Rise, Google Warns
March 18, 2022  |  Fraud Attack

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FTC Charges HomeAdvisor With Cheating Small Businesses
FTC Charges HomeAdvisor With Cheating Small Businesses
March 14, 2022  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Friday (March 11) charged Denver-based HomeAdvisor, Inc., with “a wide range of deceptive and misleading tactics” by selling home...

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New UK Provision to Hold Big Tech Responsible for Paid Ads From Fraudsters
New UK Provision to Hold Big Tech Responsible for Paid Ads From Fraudsters
March 10, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

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SEC Charges Siblings in $124M ‘Snake Oil’ Crypto Scam
SEC Charges Siblings in $124M ‘Snake Oil’ Crypto Scam
March 08, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The Securities and Exchange Commission said a brother-and-sister duo defrauded thousands of investors out of more than $124 million via two unregistered, fraudulent offerings of...

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Neobank Weekly: Revolut Launches New Initiative; Monzo Issues Scam Warning
Neobank Weekly: Revolut Launches New Initiative; Monzo Issues Scam Warning
February 25, 2022  |  Digital Banking

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Utility Scams Using Mobile Payment Apps Rise 150% From January ’21
Utility Scams Using Mobile Payment Apps Rise 150% From January ’21
February 24, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Scams targeting users of mobile payment apps such as Cash App, QuickPay, Venmo and Zelle are surging, the Better Business Bureau and Illinois utility Commonwealth...

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SIM Swap Fraud Spotlights Biometrics, Behavioral Analytics as Defense
SIM Swap Fraud Spotlights Biometrics, Behavioral Analytics as Defense
February 21, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The mobile phone, increasingly, is becoming the means through which criminals are impersonating unwitting victims, and stealing from them. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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FTC Rules Seek Redress for Victims of Sham Schemes
FTC Rules Seek Redress for Victims of Sham Schemes
February 18, 2022  |  Regulation

New rules proposed by the Federal Trade Commission would seek redress for victims of sham money-making schemes and impose steep fines against violators, including multilevel...

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Catfish Casanovas Prey on More Romance Scam Victims
Catfish Casanovas Prey on More Romance Scam Victims
February 09, 2022  |  Fraud Attack

Online romance scams happen all year round, but with Valentine’s Day less than a week away, even the smartest people looking for love could get...

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