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. Every year, the Federal Trade ...

The name gives you a clue as to how it works. Essentially, scammers use details about a booking you've placed (perhaps with a hotel or airline) to trick you into sending money somewhere you shouldn't.

The 2026 World Cup has officially kicked off, which means scammers are out in force. Fake tickets, fake streaming sites, crypto traps, scam betting apps, and more are all targeting eager fans. Here's ...

In 2024, Americans reported losing $470 million to scams that started with texts, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Text scams are also becoming harder to detect with AI. Knowing what to look ...

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Scammers are getting sophisticated and they aren’t afraid to pose as legitimate businesses and ...

The Federal Trade Commission is warning Americans of an ongoing scam targeting animal lovers and those with missing pets. The warning says scammers are manipulating pet images, videos, and even using ...