According to the FTC, fraud losses hit $15.9 billion in 2025. Imposter scams led in sheer number of reports, but investment scams caused the steepest financial damage.
Another sign that could indicate potential fraud on your credit report is the presence of collections or charge-offs.
Online fraudsters have taken billions of dollars from Americans in recent years and they are using social media to do it. Since 2021, Americans lost $2.7 billion in scams from social media, the ...
We're seeing *** new twist on some familiar scams. The Federal Trade Commission says it's getting reports of scammers using the conflict in Iran to try to steal your money and personal information.
The most frequent form of fraud? Someone pretending to be someone else — the FBI, the FTC, the IRS, your bank, your grandson, the new love of your life. The Federal Trade Commission says the spike in ...
The most frequent form of fraud? Someone pretending to be someone else — the FBI, the FTC, the IRS, your bank, your grandson, the new love of your life. The Federal Trade Commission says the spike in ...
Over 2.6 million Do Not Call complaints were filed with the FTC, with robocalls dominating. Here are the top states affected ...
Fake recall notices are the latest trick to steal your info and money. Here’s how to spot the fraud and protect yourself.
The billions of dollars lost to fraud just keep piling up. Crooks and con artists stole a record $15.9 billion in 2025 in a variety of scams — up from $12.5 billion in 2024, according to the latest ...