FTC: Identity theft victims lost more than $10 billion in 2024
The Federal Trade Commission got more than a million reports of identity theft last year. Those victims lost more than $10 billion combined. FOX5 wraps up ID Theft awareness Week with advice on ...
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FTC Warns of Fake Toll Road Text Phishing Scams Around U.S.
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a warning about phony text messages sent to residents about supposed tolls they owe. The surge in SMS spam has been linked to increased activity by foreign bad ...
This DC senior was tricked into draining her 401(k) — now she’s on the hook for $180K in taxes after Congress stalled relief bills to help fraud victims
Jacobs — a real-life investigator — to pursue the drug cartel, but in reality, she was being fed lies and manipulated into ...
Chicago’s crypto ATMs are magnets for drug-dealing and scams on older adults
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration warns that “virtual currency continues to be a popular and growing method used to ...
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Snap shares drop as FTC refers MyAI chatbot complaint to the DOJ
Snap shares closed down 5% on Thursday after the Federal Trade Commission said it would refer a complaint against the company to the Department of Justice. The FTC's non-public complaint involves ...
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How to prevent and report credit card fraud: A complete guide
Credit card fraud is on the rise these days RBI ensures zero liability if fraud is reported within 3 days Block the card and report immediately if fraud is suspected Credit card fraud has become ...
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FTC sues Deere, alleging equipment repair ‘monopoly' raises costs for farmers
The Federal Trade Commission has sued agricultural equipment company Deere & Company, arguing it holds a monopoly on repair services. The FTC alleges that the company's tactics forced customers to ...