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FTC Says Government-Imposter Scams Up 40% and Cost Victims $3.5 Billion — Spot the Red Flags Before You Pay

Have you ever received a text or unexpected message from a government agency (like the IRS)? Well, join the club. A growing number of Americans...

Feds issue warning about party invite scam

The Federal Trade Commission issued a warning Tuesday about a phishing scam that appears to be a friend or family member inviting you to a party.

FTC Reports Record Fraud Losses, Warns of Bank Imposter Scams

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that total fraud losses reached an all-time high of $15.9 billion last year—an approximately 27% year-over-year increase—and found...

Unexpected party invite in your email could be phishing scam, FTC warns

The Federal Trade Commission warned America this week about phishing emails falsely telling people they're invited to something.

FTC warns of fake check scam targeting childcare providers

WXIN/WTTV - The Federal Trade Commission is warning about a fake check scam that’s targeting childcare providers while also reminding everyone of the dangers of scams. According to...

FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About...

News break!!! The FTC just issued a press release, which you can read here. Here is a summary of the FTC press release. The Federal Trade Commission has reached settlements totalin...

FTC alerts public about malicious CAPTCHA scam targeting personal data

The FTC has warned of a fake CAPTCHA scam that tricks users into running hidden malware on their devices by asking them to type a series of commands.

Urgent warning: Feds say life insurance scam has returned after 3 years, what to look for

The FTC is warning of scammers attempting to convince targets that they've inherited a life insurance policy from a loved one.

Fake Microsoft, FTC Scams Cost Victims $670K over Three Days

An 84-year-old handed over $420,000 in gold to a stranger at their driveway after a fake FTC threat.

FTC Warning: Crypto ATM Scams Up 1,000%—How To Protect Yourself

Cryptocurrency ATM scams are surging, with FTC data showing a 1,000% increase in losses. Learn how scammers operate and how to protect yourself.

Amazon settles FTC card fraud case

Regulators allege the digital retail giant created a “Kafkaesque ordeal” for ID theft victims trying to obtain records related to fraudulent transactions.

SF Launches ‘StopScams SF’ to Help Residents Prevent, Recover From Fraud

The city of San Francisco launched a new program aimed at spreading awareness about the latest scams and providing support to SF residents who become victims of fraud.

Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office issues new scam alert after arrests

Sheriffs deputies say scammers were claiming to be with the Federal Trade Commission.

FTC Is Cracking Down On Dealerships With Nonexistent 'Ghost Car' Listings

Advertisements for cars that don't exist and ads with misleading prices are frustrating car shoppers, but the FTC is putting dealers on notice.

FTC: Scammers are targeting childcare providers with fake checks

The FTC says scammers are posing as parents in need of childcare, sending fake checks and asking providers to return "overpayments" before the checks bounce.

How To Spot Mortgage Assistance Scams—as FTC Releases $3 Million in Refunds to Victims

Foreclosure relief scams are unfortunately all too common, says Ashley F. Morgan, a debt and bankruptcy lawyer in Chantilly, VA.

FCC, Elder Justice Council Partner to Protect Americans From Imposter Scams

The ‘Never, Ever’ campaign is designed to bring awareness to government and business imposter scams.

FTC Frames AI Output Steering as a Potential Section 5 Risk

Facebook fraud becomes lightning rod

Banks and consumer advocates are taking social media to task, while Facebook tries to rein in fake profiles and scam ads.

Spot the Red Flags: High-Pressure Pitches and Odd Payment Requests Are Clues You’re Dealing with an AI Scam

Artificial intelligence has made scams more convincing than ever, and many victims do not realize they are being manipulated until the money is already gone....

Hong Kong privacy watchdog warns of fake retailer compensation call scam

Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has warned of a new scam in which fraudsters impersonate an electrical appliance retailer to offer compensation or product replacements, with losses to...

FTC Warns About Debt-Relief Scams Targeting Military Families During July

Military families already face enough financial challenges without scammers trying to exploit them. Unfortunately, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that’s exactly what’s hap...

5 Payment Demands That Always Mean a Scam

Scammers have become remarkably sophisticated, but one thing about them rarely changes: they want your money fast and through unusual payment methods. Every year, Americans...

Our latest fraud and scams advisory

An overview from Google’s Trust & Safety teams on the most recent online scam trends.