Romance scams are becoming more sinister as organized fraud factories overseas target U.S. bank accounts. Learn how these scams work.

The Federal Trade Commission is empowered to seek monetary civil penalties for violations of rules that the FTC enforces, such as the Made in USA Labeling Rule, the Telemarketing Sales Rule, the ...

Every year begins with fresh starts and for many people, that means finding a new place to rent. That search often starts online: scrolling, clicking, and comparing what’s available. But Consumer ...

Scammers exploit extreme weather, impersonating utility companies or offering quick repairs. Learn how to spot these traps and protect your money.

A new phishing campaign identified by Malwarebytes Labs targets AT&T customers with text messages about expiring rewards ...

As the new year gets underway, consumers are encountering a rise in scams that exploit job seekers, financial pressures and ...

They're trickier than you think.

Identity theft reports surpassed 2024 totals within the first nine months of 2025, as scam-driven fraud losses climbed ...

The FTC is warning taxpayers to keep an eye out for phishing and smishing scams aimed at stealing tax refunds and personal data.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Farmers Telephone Cooperative says it has received reports of a scam in the form of fraudulent emails. The fraudulent emails are not sent from the FTC and may look similar to ...

Year after year, impersonation scams are the top fraud reported to the FTC. The agency received 850,000 reports in 2024, with total losses of almost $3 billion. Most scams aren’t reported, so the ...

The response of three federal agencies to a Government Accountability Office report last year on combatting scams has been decidedly “mixed,” a watchdog official told lawmakers this week. Appearing ...