Glossary of Scams and Legal Terms - Federal Trade Commission
2 days ago · Imposter Scam. Scammers contact consumers through a phone call, robocall, email, or other communication falsely claiming to be from the IRS, Social Security Administration, …
Phishing Scams - Federal Trade Commission
4 days ago · Phishing is a type of online scam that targets consumers by sending them an e-mail that appears to be from a well-known source – an internet service provider, a bank, or a …
Phishing - Federal Trade Commission
Check it out. Look up the website or phone number for the company or person behind the text or email. Make sure that you’re getting the real company and not about to download malware or …
FTC Sends More Than $449,000 to Consumers Harmed by …
Oct 10, 2024 · The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $449,000 in refunds to consumers who were harmed by American Vehicle Protection Corp., which engaged in a …
New FTC Data Show Skyrocketing Consumer Reports About Game …
Dec 12, 2024 · These scams helped drive an overall increase in reported losses to job scams across the board, according to the spotlight. Overall reported losses on job scams tripled from …
As Nationwide Fraud Losses Top $10 Billion in 2023, FTC Steps Up ...
The most commonly reported scam category was imposter scams, which saw significant increases in reports of both business and government impersonators. Online shopping issues …
Romance scammers’ favorite lies exposed - Federal Trade …
Romance scammers tell all sorts of lies to steal your heart and money, and reports to the FTC show those lies are working. Last year’s romance scam numbers looked a lot like 2021 all over …
Don’t waste your energy on a solar scam - Federal Trade …
Aug 7, 2024 · Don’t waste your energy on a solar scam. By. Larissa Bungo. Senior Attorney. August 7, 2024 ...
FTC, DOJ and CFPB Warn Consumers About Potential Scams and …
Oct 9, 2024 · Consumers who may have encountered a scam can report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. “As Americans seek safety from natural disasters, we’re hearing troubling …
Debt Relief and Credit Repair Scams - Federal Trade Commission
Aug 5, 2024 · FTC Action Leads to Industry Ban for Ringleader of Student Loan Debt Relief Scam (April 16, 2024) FTC Sends More Than $4.1 Million in Refunds to People Who Lost Money to …