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 released data showing that consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, with investment scams and imposter scams leading the losses. The FTC also announced its actions to combat fraud, such as a rulemaking on impersonator fraud and a crackdown on illegal telemarketing.
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.
Americans lose billions to social media scams: Red flags to spot
WEBOct 12, 2023 · Americans lost $2.7 billion to scams on social media in 2021-2023, according to the FTC. Learn about the most common types of fraud, such as fake investments, romance scams and online...
FCC issues historic $300 million fine against the largest robocall scam …
WEBAug 4, 2023 · The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday cracked down on a massive illegal robocall operation responsible for billions of auto-warranty scam calls in recent years, with regulators...
Feds announce nationwide crackdown on robocalls and telemarketing scams
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.
Who’s who in scams: a spring roundup | Federal Trade Commission
WEBMay 24, 2024 · Learn how scammers use fake names and logos to trick people into sending money, buying gift cards, or investing in cryptocurrency. See the most-impersonated companies, the most-reported contact methods, and the most-used payment methods in 2023.
Imposter scams are the top U.S. fraud : NPR
WEBJun 19, 2023 · Imposter scams are top U.S. fraud now: Con artists are using new technology to get real time information plus voice cloning and caller ID spoofing to make it even harder to tell truth from...
The top scams of 2022 | Consumer Advice - Federal Trade …
WEBThe FTC reports that people lost $8.8 billion to scams in 2022, with investment and impersonator scams being the most common and costly. Learn about the latest trends, tips, and resources to protect yourself from fraud, scams, and bad business practices.
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...