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 originating on social media between January 2021 and June 2023, says the FTC. Here are the warning signs you need to know.
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.
'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.
As Nationwide Fraud Losses Top $10 Billion in 2023, FTC Steps Up ...
WEBNewly released Federal Trade Commission data show that consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, marking the first time that fraud losses have reached that benchmark. This marks a 14% increase over reported losses in 2022.
How to avoid the top scam of 2023: The internet has 'really ...
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · Imposter scams come in many forms, but share a basic premise: Criminals pretend to be someone you trust to persuade you to send them money, or to get information that can later be leveraged for...
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...
New FTC Data Show Consumers Reported Losing Nearly $8.8 …
WEBNewly released Federal Trade Commission data shows that consumers reported losing nearly $8.8 billion to fraud in 2022, an increase of more than 30 percent over the previous year. Consumers reported losing more money to investment scams—more than $3.8 billion—than any other category in 2022.
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.