Staff at the Federal Trade Commission have been instructed to no longer refer to the agency as “independent” in complaints, ...

This new breed is pretty sneaky, as scammers start with a tricky "wrong number" text and pull victims into a friendly rapport ...

Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment fraud in 2024, up 24% from 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

Knowing exactly how to report credit card fraud can protect your finances, prevent further damage to your credit, and help ...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that Ohio residents filed over 63,000 fraud reports last year, resulting in $226 ...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement with two individuals and their companies who it said misled ...

The Federal Trade Commission is responsible for protecting Americans against fraud. In 2024, Vermonters lost $10.5 million to ...

The Federal Trade Commission received a record number of fraud complaints from this region last year, and scams cost Ohio consumers more than a quarter of a billion dollars. Imposter scams were ...

"Publisher’s Clearing House," Scam – Scammers claim the victim has won a prize from Publishers Clearing House, and request payment for taxes or fees before the prize can be given. Victims are ...

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against the "Click Profit" business opportunity platform for allegedly ...