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 …
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 …
Americans lose billions to social media scams: Red flags to spot
Oct 12, 2023 · Policymakers have long wrestled with tech giants over the potential abuse of encrypted messaging services such as WhatsApp and iMessage. Americans lost $2.7 billion …
The Latest Scams You Need to Be Aware of in 2024 - Experian
Dec 30, 2023 · Scammers might use new technology and recent events, such as AI and student loan forgiveness, to add a twist to tried-and-true scams. Learn about the latest techniques to …
Scammers ramp up during the holidays: How to protect yourself.
1 day ago · Consumers lose billions to scammers each year. A recent report from the Global Anti-Scam Alliance said scammers had bilked $1.03 trillion from victims worldwide – a number the …
5 charged in “Scattered Spider,” one of the most profitable …
2 days ago · 5 charged in “Scattered Spider,” one of the most profitable phishing scams ever Phishing attacks were so well-orchestrated that they fooled some of the best in the business.
Scammers swipe billions every year and aren't slowing down | AP News
Sophisticated overseas criminals are stealing tens of billions of dollars from Americans every year, a crime wave projected to get worse as the U.S. population ages and technology like AI …
Cracking Down On Organized Crime Behind Scam Centers
2 days ago · And while they are mostly based in Asia, scam centers target people across the globe. These criminal scam hubs lure often unsuspecting job seekers with too-good-to-be-true …
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 …
Meta removes 2 million accounts related to 'pig-butchering' scams
2 days ago · Some major tech companies including Meta are taking steps to combat “pig butchering” scams, which trick Americans out of billions of dollars each year through fake …