A record $12.5 billion in online scams were reported to the FBI last ...
Mar 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 ...
Newly released Federal Trade Commission data show that consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, marking the first time that fraud losses have reached that benchmark. This marks a 14% increase over reported losses in 2022.
Americans lose billions to social media scams: Red flags to spot
Oct 12, 2023 · Americans lost $2.7 billion to scams originating on social media between January 2021 and June 2023, says the FTC. Here are the warning signs you need to know.
Latest Scams news from BBB near United States - Better Business Bureau
BBB Scam Alert: Fraudulent QR codes continue to be used in a variety of scams. ... Read the latest news about Scams from your Better Business Bureau serving United States.
'Wrong number' text message scams are surging - NBC News
Jul 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.
FCC issues historic $300 million fine against the largest robocall scam …
Aug 4, 2023 · CNN — 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 ... - NBC News
Jul 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.
New Data Shows FTC Received 2.8 Million Fraud Reports from …
Feb 22, 2022 · The FTC received fraud reports from more than 2.8 million consumers last year, with the most commonly reported category once again being imposter scams, followed by online shopping scams. Prizes, sweepstakes, and lotteries; internet services; and business and job opportunities rounded out the top five fraud categories.
Imposter scams are the top U.S. fraud : NPR
Jun 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.
Phishing attacks are increasing and getting more sophisticated
Jan 7, 2023 · New phishing scam targets U.S. taxpayers for personal information and tax refunds. Phishing themes can also be generic, such as an email that appears to be from a technology vendor about...