5 days ago · Imposter Scam. Scammers contact consumers through a phone call, robocall, email, or other communication falsely claiming to be from the IRS, Social Security Administration, …

5 days ago · Phishing is a type of online scam that targets consumers by sending them an e-mail that appears to be from a well-known source – an internet service provider, a bank, or a …

Check it out. Look up the website or phone number for the company or person behind the text or email. Make sure that you’re getting the real company and not about to download malware or …

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Oct 10, 2024 · The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $449,000 in refunds to consumers who were harmed by American Vehicle Protection Corp., which engaged in a …

Oct 9, 2024 · Consumers who may have encountered a scam can report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. “As Americans seek safety from natural disasters, we’re hearing troubling …

And that’s it. That’s how easy it is to report fraud. Scammers don’t just scam one person, so if you detect a scam, help your community, help protect your friends, your family, by reporting it to …

Oct 10, 2024 · The FTC is sending 18,255 payments totaling more than $449,000 to people who bought extended auto warranties from telemarketer American Vehicle Protection (AVP).

Mar 19, 2024 · The Federal Trade Commission is warning the public that scammers are pretending to be affiliated with the FTC to steal consumers’ hard-earned money.

Apr 1, 2024 · For example, many people reported being told to load cash into Bitcoin ATMs to supposedly protect their funds during a so-called investigation. The scammers even called …