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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As millions of Americans begin their holiday shopping, a dangerous and highly effective scam is flooding phones across the nation, and federal authorities are sounding the alarm. The Federal Trade ...

It can be terrifying to learn your data or finances are at risk. Naturally, if a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) agent offers to help keep you safe, it would seem foolish not to agree. But you may want ...

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 ...

Analysis from the Federal Trade Commission shows that since 2020 consumers reported nearly 65,000 rental scams, many of which originated from fake listings on sites like Facebook and Craigslist, and ...