FCC warns of 50-state scam by fraudsters posing as mortgage lenders
Callers spoof the caller ID number of the victim's actual lending institution, swindling money from those seeking financial ...
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What Is the Federal Trade Commission?
The Federal Trade Commission is a government agency that enforces consumer protection and antitrust laws. Consumers can also ...
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The top scams targeting you as we head into 2025
Victims reported losing $10 billion to scams in 2023, the highest ever reported to the Federal Trade Commission.
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How scammers are using your area code to steal Social Security info | Health care buzz
Social Security scammers now use local area codes to appear legitimate, while sophisticated email scams trick victims into clicking malicious links. FTC warns of rising losses.
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Johnny Depp Calls Out Impersonation Scams After Fans Forked Over Thousands to Fraudsters
Johnny Depp warned fans about online scammers impersonating him following a Gizmodo report that revealed the Federal Trade ... to these scams. Along with reiterating his social channels, he said, “I ...
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New wave of 'grandparent' scams targeting elderly Iowans with fake calls from relatives
Iowans, beware of a wave of "grandparent scams" recently ... file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and with the Attorney General's Office online or call 1-888-777-4590.