The Treasury Department reports that U.S. citizens have lost more than $16.6 billion in online investment scams in recent years. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of…
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FBI Raids 3 Properties of North Carolina Activist in Medicaid Fraud Scheme
The community activist also had ties to Black Lives Matter. The Federal Bureau of Investigation raided three properties of a community activist in Charlotte, North Carolina, this week…
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FCC Alerts Consumers to Robocall Scam Offering Internet Discounts
The agency directs the public to file reports of scams to local law enforcement and the FCC. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a scam alert to inform…
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Treasury Department Sanctions 16 Entities for Time Share Fraud
The department said the entities send time share funds to Mexican drug cartels. The Department of the Treasury has sanctioned four Mexican nationals and 12 Mexican companies for…
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FTC Reports American Seniors Face Increase in High-Dollar Scams
Reports of impersonation scams targeting people over 60 have quadrupled since 2020, with losses topping $445 million in 2024. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported a significant rise…
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FBI Warns International College Students of Chinese Police Officer Scam
The agency says a fake police officer threatens targets at U.S. universities with arrest for financial fraud. Officials from the Philadelphia office of the U.S. Federal Bureau of…
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FTC Issues Alert Regarding “Protect Your Money“ Scams
The agency stated, “No one from the government will ever tell you to buy and deliver gold bars, move your money, or give cash to anyone.“ The Federal…
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FTC Moves to Permanently Ban Company for Threatening Consumers Over Fake Debts
Global Circulation Inc. and its owner face legal action over alleged impersonation, unlawful threats, and violations of consumer protection laws The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the state…
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FTC Reports $470 Million Lost to Text Message Scams in 2024
Despite fewer reports, scam-related texts increased, with package, job, and bank fraud texts topping the list. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that consumers lost $470 million to…
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U.S. Treasury Recovers $31 Million in Payments to Deceased Citizens
Congress authorized the department temporary access to Social Security’s “Full Death Master File.” The U.S. Treasury announced the prevention and recovery of over $31 million in payments to…
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