A record $12.5 billion in online scams were reported to the FBI last ...
Mar 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.
Scam victims have lost $1 trillion this year. How to protect yourself.
6 days ago · It was $1.026 billion. Scammers have bilked victims worldwide out of a staggering $1.03 trillion in the last 12 months, according to a new report. That number is up from $1.026 trillion lost last ...
As Nationwide Fraud Losses Top $10 Billion in 2023, FTC Steps Up ...
Newly 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
Oct 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 Data Shows FTC Received 2.8 Million Fraud Reports from …
Feb 22, 2022 · The FTC received fraud reports from more than 2.8 million consumers last year, with the most commonly reported category once again being imposter scams, followed by online shopping scams. Prizes, sweepstakes, and lotteries; internet services; and business and job opportunities rounded out the top five fraud categories.
Feds announce nationwide crackdown on robocalls and ... - NBC News
Jul 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.
Banks are reporting a tenfold surge in digital scams, cybersecurity ...
17 hours ago · Hugh Son @hugh_son. Key Points. U.S. and Canadian banks reported a ten-fold surge in digital scams this year as criminals flock to techniques that rely on duping customers into sending them money ...
FTC Data Shows Consumers Report Losing $2.7 Billion to Social …
Oct 6, 2023 · New data from the Federal Trade Commission shows that scams originating on social media have accounted for $2.7 billion in reported losses since 2021, more than any other contact method. In a new data spotlight, the FTC also takes a deep dive into social media scam trends in the first half of 2023. Reports during the first half of the year show ...
Imposter scams are the top U.S. fraud : NPR
Jun 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.
FCC issues historic $300 million fine against the largest robocall scam …
Aug 4, 2023 · The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday cracked down on a massive illegal robocall operation responsible for billions of auto-warranty scam calls in recent years, with regulators...