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FTC report: Fraud losses in 2023 totaled $10 billion
The Federal Trade Commission has released its annual report on the scams and fraud that have been reported. News 8 On Your Side breaks down the highlights from the 2023 Consumer Sentinel Network ...
FTC just issued warning over new 'brushing' scams
Though it might seem like a harmless scam, and the law states that you are entitled to keep any gifts that arrive at your ...
FTC warns of identity theft scams targeting taxpayers during filing season
As tax season gets underway, the Federal Trade Commission is issuing a new warning about evolving identity theft scams, urging taxpayers to stay alert.
5 Signs of Fraud that Could Show Up on Your Credit Report – and How to Fix Them
Another sign that could indicate potential fraud on your credit report is the presence of collections or charge-offs.
Don’t let this credit card fraud nightmare happen to you
Over 400,000 cases of credit card fraud were reported in 2024 to the Federal Trade Commission. The CyberGuy explains how to ...
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'The fun of the holidays is over'|Protect yourself against debt relief fraudsters
As holiday bills roll in, credit card debt is top of mind for many Americans. Unfortunately, so are the people looking to ...
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After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
It’s something that’s unfortunately very common,” said an attorney with the FTC. Beware of people pressuring you to "act fast ...
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5 Signs of Fraud that Could Show Up on Your Credit Report — and How to Fix Them
A recent Federal Trade Commission report reveals that consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023. This marks the first time that fraud losses have reached this level ...