The 'scam economy' keeps growing, as fraudsters steal money through wire transfers, gift cards, payment apps and cryptocurrency.

With global attention focused on the conflict in Iran, it’s no surprise scammers have already added that situation to their ...

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Federal Trade Commission warned of a new scam offering fake reshipping jobs to victims. An easy work-from-home job may sound great, but the FTC warned against job offers ...

Adults aged 60 and older were more likely to report extraordinarily high losses. An 18-year-old consumer in Michigan lost $4,800 this summer to a 'transfer it to protect it' scam after receiving an ...

The Federal Trade Commission reports a surge in scams impersonating the Social Security Administration, with complaints ...

Fraud losses reported by people 60 and older climbed to nearly $2.4 billion in 2024, quadrupling since 2020 Investment scams—often tied to social media pitches—drove the biggest losses, while phone ...

Hard times often make it easier for scam artists to prey on those down on their luck, and we’re undergoing a period of hard times. The FTC is on high alert for the unscrupulous, and would like ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - From fake Bitcoin investments to phony Medicare enrollment offers, scammers are getting more creative as the holidays approach. As online shopping and charitable giving ramp up, ...