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Spot and avoid scams and unfair, deceptive, and fraudulent business practices with tips from the FTC, America's consumer protection agency. Learn about recent scams and how to recognize the warning signs.

Source: consumer.ftc.gov

Mastercard Intros Strategy to Ferret Out Scam Merchants

Mastercard Intros Strategy to Ferret Out Scam Merchants
Mastercard Intros Strategy to Ferret Out Scam Merchants
May 19, 2026  |  Mastercard

Mastercard wants to help banks and payment companies separate legitimate merchants and scammers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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AI Fakes the Founder and Keeps the Money
AI Fakes the Founder and Keeps the Money
May 08, 2026  |  Social Commerce

A video appeared on Instagram a few weeks ago: a granddaughter describing how her grandfather spent decades hand-stitching leather bags in a small workshop, his...

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FTC Sounds Alarm as Imposter Scams Steal $3.5 Billion
FTC Sounds Alarm as Imposter Scams Steal $3.5 Billion
May 07, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers to beware of text messages that demand money for unpaid tolls as well as new online friends or love...

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AI Wrote the Perfect Scam and Now Fights It
AI Wrote the Perfect Scam and Now Fights It
May 04, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Internet crime losses hit $20.9 billion in 2025, the FBI reported. Most of the damage didn’t come from malware or data breaches. It came from...

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Cyber Expert Warns Iranian Hackers Target World Cup Fans and Infrastructure
Cyber Expert Warns Iranian Hackers Target World Cup Fans and Infrastructure
May 04, 2026  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers linked to Iran are likely to target World Cup fans and the event’s infrastructure, according to a report by ynet Global. Get the Full...

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Canada Moves to Outlaw Crypto ATMs Amid Rising Fraud
Canada Moves to Outlaw Crypto ATMs Amid Rising Fraud
April 29, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

With fraud on the rise, the Canadian government is proposing a ban on crypto ATMs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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FTC Records 8-Fold Jump in Losses From Social Media Scams
FTC Records 8-Fold Jump in Losses From Social Media Scams
April 27, 2026  |  Fraud Attack

New government data shows a significant increase in losses from social media scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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FTC Shuts Down Alleged Healthcare Fraud Scheme
FTC Shuts Down Alleged Healthcare Fraud Scheme
April 22, 2026  |  Security & Fraud

Federal regulators say they’ve temporarily halted an operation that allegedly tricks consumers seeking health insurance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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