Who’s who in scams: a spring roundup - Federal Trade Commission
May 24, 2024 · Gift cards were the top reported payment method on several types of scams in 2023, including romance scams, tech support scams, government impersonation scams, and scams that impersonate people you know, like your boss or a grandchild.
As Nationwide Fraud Losses Top $10 Billion in 2023, FTC Steps Up ...
Consumers reported losing more money to investment scams—more than $4.6 billion—than any other category in 2023. That amount represents a 21% increase over 2022. The second highest reported loss amount came from imposter scams, with losses of nearly $2.7 billion reported.
The top scams of 2022 | Consumer Advice - Federal Trade …
Apr 5, 2023 · Check out the graphic for the Top 5 Scams of 2022, and read the FTC’s data book for all the details — including what happened in your state. Do you think you lost money to a scam? Find out what to do next. And if you spot a scam, report it …
You heard that correctly: Scammers are committing hospice fraud
Dec 13, 2024 · Scammers are targeting older adults — with calls, texts, emails, fake ads, and even door-to-door visits — claiming they’ll set you up with services like free cooking, cleaning, and home health care.
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.
Sure ways to spot a scammer | Consumer Advice - Federal Trade …
But recent scams are costing people their life savings, so here are some sure ways to spot the scammer. Scammers say and do things that can tell us they’re lying — and they’re not who they pretend to be.
Scams | Consumer Advice - Federal Trade Commission
With scammers targeting our entire life savings with their schemes, we all need to be alert and know how to detect their latest tricks. Something as simple as talking about scams you know about is a great way to help you and your community stay protected.
FTC, DOJ and CFPB Warn Consumers About Potential Scams and …
Oct 9, 2024 · Scammers impersonating government officials, offering disaster relief in exchange for personal information or money. Scammers promoting non-existent businesses or investment opportunities related to disaster recovery, such as rebuilding or flood-proofing.
FTC Announces Impersonation Rule Goes into Effect Today
Apr 1, 2024 · The rule gives the agency stronger tools to combat and deter scammers who impersonate government agencies and businesses, enabling the FTC to file federal court cases seeking to get money back to injured consumers and civil penalties against rule violators.
Don’t let scammers get in the way of your holiday shopping
Nov 25, 2024 · Many of these bogus sites use photos and logos the scammers steal from legitimate businesses, but they won’t send you authentic products. If you’re wondering how to avoid these phony offers, there are a few ways to help you detect them. Unusually low prices are a sign of a scam.