A record $12.5 billion in online scams were reported to the FBI last ...
WEBMar 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.
Americans lose billions to social media scams: Red flags to spot
WEBOct 12, 2023 · Americans lost $2.7 billion to scams on social media between January 2021 and June 2023, according to the FTC. Learn about the most common types of social media fraud, such as fake...
'Wrong number' text message scams are surging - NBC News
WEBJul 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.
Feds announce nationwide crackdown on robocalls and ... - NBC News
WEBJul 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.
Imposter scams are the top U.S. fraud : NPR
WEBJun 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.
With ‘pig butchering’ scams on the rise, FBI moves to ... - NBC News
WEBFeb 5, 2024 · Enticed by the prospect of romance and riches, coaxed over social media, thousands of people have lost their savings in a scam known as pig butchering.
As Nationwide Fraud Losses Top $10 Billion in 2023, FTC Steps Up ...
WEBThe FTC reports that consumers lost more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, with investment scams and imposter scams leading the way. The FTC is taking action against illegal telemarketing, impersonator fraud, and emerging forms of fraud, among other efforts to protect the public.
How to avoid the top scam of 2023: The internet has 'really ...
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · Learn how criminals pretend to be someone you trust to persuade you to send them money or information. Find out how to protect yourself from these scams and what to do if you lose money.
Scammers are using AI-generated voice clones, the FTC warns - NPR
WEBMar 22, 2023 · The Federal Trade Commission issued a consumer alert this week urging people to be vigilant for calls using voice clones generated by artificial intelligence, one of the latest techniques used by...
FTC Data Shows Consumers Report Losing $2.7 Billion to Social …
WEBOct 6, 2023 · New data from the Federal Trade Commission shows that scams originating on social media have accounted for $2.7 billion in reported losses since 2021, more than any other contact method. In a new data spotlight, the FTC also takes a deep dive into social media scam trends in the first half of 2023.
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