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.
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.
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.
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.
Feds announce nationwide crackdown on robocalls and telemarketing scams
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.
Imposter scams are the top U.S. fraud : NPR
WEBJun 19, 2023 · Imposter scams are top U.S. fraud now: Con artists are using new technology to get real time information plus voice cloning and caller ID spoofing to make it even harder to tell truth from...
People are losing more money to scammers than ever before ... - NBC News
WEBAug 10, 2023 · In 2022, reported consumer losses to fraud totaled $8.8 billion. Younger adults ages 20-29 reported losing money more often than older adults ages 70-79.
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.
The top scams of 2022 | Consumer Advice - Federal Trade …
WEBCheck out the graphic for the Top 5 Scams of 2022, and read the FTC’s data book for all the details — including what happened in your state. Do you think you lost money to a scam? Find out what to do next.
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...
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