Spam texts about unpaid tolls are on the rise. Here's what to do if you get one
If you're a smartphone user, chances are you've received a text message claiming you need to pay for unpaid tolls and E-ZPass ...
Woman arrested in elaborate $125k scam of 71-year-old
A 25-year-old woman has been arrested in a sting operation after deputies say she stole $125,000 from a 71-year-old in an ...
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Chairman Ferguson’s Federal Trade Commission: Nearly Two Months In
Andrew Ferguson took over as FTC Chairman on Jan. 21. Nearly two months in, and Chairman Ferguson’s FTC is slowly taking shape. Consumer ...
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New FTC data shows big jump in consumer fraud losses in 2024
New Federal Trade Commission data shows consumers reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, which represents ...
Sequim woman loses $125K in elaborate Amazon scam; Ukrainian suspect arrested
A 71-year-old Sequim resident fell victim to a sophisticated scam, losing $125,000 after being deceived by people posing as ...
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FTC backs off request for more time in case against Amazon
March 13 (UPI) --The Federal Trade Commission said it was ready to litigate its case against Amazon for alleged deceptive practices, despite an earlier request in the day for more time.
Redesigned Federal Trade Commission website sees increased consumer reporting of fraud by 28%
New research has revealed that a revamp of a federal website for filing consumer complaints has led to a significant increase ...
Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024, FTC says. Here's how to protect yourself
Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment fraud in 2024, up 24% from 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission.