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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FTC Finalizes Order Against Rytr for Deceptive AI Online Review Service
The settlement prohibits the sale of AI tools designed to create fake testimonials and reviews. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order against Rytr, resolving…
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FTC Warns of Increase in “Task Scams”
Reports of job fraud have quadrupled in 2024. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported a rise in “task scams,” a type of online job fraud where victims are…
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USPS Warns Consumers About Scam Package Delivery Messages
The fake texts or emails claim that packages are unable to be delivered. The U.S. Postal Service is warning consumers to watch out for package message scams. The…
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FTC Expands Telemarketing Rule to Prevent Tech Support Scams
The updated rule addresses fraud tactics in inbound calls to protect vulnerable consumers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently finalized amendments to its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) to…
Read MoreFTC Reports Decrease in Robocalls
The agency highlights progress in addressing telemarketing scams. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) latest National Do Not Call Registry Data Book for Fiscal Year 2024 shows a reduction…
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CA Teen Pleads Guilty to Running “Swatting” Business
Department of Justice brought charges against the culprit for hundreds of faked emergency calls. California teenager Alan Filion pled guilty this month to falsely calling SWAT on hundreds…
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