…before you pursue that online romance, it’s important to take precaution with anyone new that you meet, especially with strangers online. Each year the number of reported romance scams rises…
…Commission) from consumers and local law enforcement show online romance fraud is increasing sharply. In 2015, the agency received 8,500 such complaints. In 2019, the number topped 25,000. Romance scams…
…data. If you fall for an online quiz (or survey) that you suspect is a scam, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. For more information on online quiz scams,…
It’s a shame when dishonest people try to cash in to exploit a disaster. Watch out for these COVID-19 scams, and read our tips on how to protect yourself from…
…irs.gov/coronavirus. Learn about scams related to COVID-19 at ftc.gov/coronavirus/scams. And, if anyone tries to trick you into giving up your information — or if you’ve already experienced a scam —report…
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Your Social Security number is the key to funding your retirement…or the key scammers can use to defraud you and steal your money. With it, scammers can commit identity theft,…
By Ari Lazarus, FTC Plenty of us are still running around trying to book a last-minute vacation rental. If that’s you, here’s what you need to know: scammers are ready…
No matter what you read about online dating services and scams or weird encounters, online dating is a popular option for seniors seeking romance. Finding love online isn’t easy for…
…number of victims and financial losses from online romance scams have more than tripled in the past five years. In 2016, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received close…
Last year, the FTC got nearly 143,000 reports about tech support scams. It’s been warning people about this type of scam for years. But one piece of information in the…
In the past five years, people have lost a staggering $1.3 billion to romance scams, according to the Federal Trade Commission – including a record $547 million in 2021. That’s…
…more info and tips on money making or investment scams, visit the FTC’s website on Money Making Opportunities and Investment Scams, available here. Rodney A. Brooks is the former…
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…online scams, and when it’s OK — or not — to share your personal information online. Registration Click Here to Register Your personal information will not be shared. For this…