A record $12.5 billion in online scams were reported to the FBI last ...
WEBMar 6, 2024 · A record $12.5 billion in losses from online scams were reported to the FBI in 2023, fueled by a surge in cryptocurrency investment fraud, the bureau said in a report released Wednesday.
As Nationwide Fraud Losses Top $10 Billion in 2023, FTC Steps Up ...
WEBThe FTC reports that consumers lost more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, with investment scams and imposter scams leading the way. The FTC is taking action against illegal telemarketing, impersonator fraud, and emerging forms of fraud, among other efforts to protect the public.
Americans lose billions to social media scams: Red flags to spot
WEBOct 12, 2023 · Americans lost $2.7 billion to scams on social media between January 2021 and June 2023, according to the FTC. Learn about the most common types of social media fraud, such as fake...
'Wrong number' text message scams are surging - NBC News
WEBJul 29, 2022 · Wrong number scams — in which con artists send out huge batches of eye-grabbing but innocuous texts — have become the introduction du jour for scammers looking for people to bilk for money.
Feds announce nationwide crackdown on robocalls and ... - NBC News
WEBJul 18, 2023 · U.S. regulators on Tuesday announced a nationwide crackdown to stop companies from inundating people with billions of unwanted and illegal robocalls and telemarketing calls.
Imposter scams are the top U.S. fraud : NPR
WEBJun 19, 2023 · The scam is known as an imposter scam and is the top fraud in the U.S. right now. It involves the perpetrator impersonating an authority figure and using scare tactics to reel in victims.
With ‘pig butchering’ scams on the rise, FBI moves to ... - NBC News
WEBFeb 5, 2024 · Enticed by the prospect of romance and riches, coaxed over social media, thousands of people have lost their savings in a scam known as pig butchering.
New FTC Data Show Consumers Reported Losing Nearly $8.8 …
WEBThe FTC received reports from 2.4 million consumers who lost money to fraud in 2022, with investment scams and imposter scams being the most common. The data also shows the breakdown of reports by state, metropolitan area, and subcategories of fraud.
Scammers are using AI-generated voice clones, the FTC warns - NPR
WEBMar 22, 2023 · The Federal Trade Commission issued a consumer alert this week urging people to be vigilant for calls using voice clones generated by artificial intelligence, one of the latest techniques used by...
Latest Scams news from BBB near United States - Better Business Bureau
WEBFind out the latest scams and how to avoid them from Better Business Bureau. Learn about pet scams, rental scams, phishing scams, sports streaming scams, and more.