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Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024, FTC says. Here's how to protect yourself
March 15, 2025
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Number of older adults who lost $100,000 or more to fraud has tripled since 2020, FTC says
November 18, 2024
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States affected by Hurricane Helene warn of price gouging and other scams. Here's how to avoid being a victim of post-storm schemes
October 03, 2024
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Why credit card fraud alerts are rising, and how worried you should be about them
September 12, 2024
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Freezing your credit is the first step to avoid identity theft, expert says. Here's what to know
August 27, 2024
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2.9 billion people may have had Social Security numbers, other financial data compromised. What it means for you
August 15, 2024
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How to avoid the top scam of 2023: The internet has 'really supercharged' it, expert says
February 15, 2024
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Gen Z, millennials are less worried about fraud than older generations. But they have a unique risk
January 24, 2024
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Last-minute holiday shopping is ‘one of the keys to success for crooks,’ expert says. How to stay safe
December 22, 2023
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Holiday shoppers have the 'best discounting season in years,' expert says. These tips can help you save even more
November 22, 2023
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You may be at risk for fraud this holiday season, particularly if you shop at the last minute. Here's why
November 17, 2023
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Americans have been scammed out of $2.7 billion in 2.5 years on social media—7 red flags to look out for
October 12, 2023
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How this 77-year-old widow lost $661,000 in a common tech scam: 'I realized I had been defrauded of everything'
October 08, 2023
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Fake Taylor Swift tickets, student loan forgiveness: 4 top scams that targeted consumers this summer
September 04, 2023
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As Social Security official warns of A.I. fraud risks, one expert says criminal activity is 'here right now'
August 02, 2023
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How the U.S. built a junk fee economy
April 25, 2023
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Fraud cost consumers $8.8 billion last year, Federal Trade Commission says. That's up 44% from 2021
March 01, 2023
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Elder financial fraud is a $3 billion-a-year problem. This bill in Congress aims to help prevent
February 15, 2023
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Social media financial content is a 'Wild West.' Here's the red flags to watch out for before investing your money
December 06, 2022
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Scammers are using student loan forgiveness as bait, FTC warns. Here are tips to protect yourself
August 26, 2022
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A phantom debt collection scam duped consumers out of more than $1 million. Here are 5 ways you can avoid falling victim
August 10, 2022
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'I stole $20,000 from one woman,' says former romance scammer. How to spot a scam that cost victims $547 million in 2021
July 21, 2022
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Education Department agrees to cancel $6 billion in debt for some 200,000 student loan borrowers
June 23, 2022
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