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Scams and Consumer Fraud

Supporting the development of Community and Ethnic Media’s capacity to effectively report on scams and consumer fraud, empowering them to better inform, protect, and engage their communities through accurate, culturally relevant journalism.

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Despite FDA Warnings, This ‘Natural Remedy’ Remains Popular Among San Francisco Immigrants

USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism -
A growing number of Latinos who work physically demanding jobs are turning to supplements to relieve chronic pain, worrying health experts.
Scams and Consumer Fraud

Huge Spike in Consumer Fraud Losses, New FTC Data Show

Peter Schurmann -
US consumers lost $12.5 billion to scammers in 2024, according to new data from the Federal Trade Commission, a 25% increase year-on-year.
Scams and Consumer Fraud

Omaha, a ‘Huge Target for Scammers,’ Fights Back

Peter Schurmann -
According to the FTC, there were 9,337 reports of fraud across Nebraska in 2023, with losses totaling $25.2 million.
Scams and Consumer Fraud

‘We Want to Hear the Stories’ — FTC Convenes Community Stakeholders in Cleveland

Peter Schurmann -
To list the type and variety of scams now proliferating across the country would fill an entire library. Experts say coming forward to report a scam is our best defense.
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How to Fight Rising Imposter Scams

Selen Ozturk -
Imposter scams are rising at alarming rates, thanks to sophisticated new tactics; here’s how to protect your money.
Scams and Consumer Fraud

‘These Numbers Are Off the Charts’ — $38 Million Lost to Scams in Mississippi Last Year

Peter Schurmann -
At a roundtable in Jackson, Mississippi representatives from the FTC connected with local media to discuss the alarming rise in scams impacting communities.
Scams and Consumer Fraud

FTC Scores Win in Suit Targeting Fraud in the Gig Economy

Peter Schurmann -
In a first-of-its kind case, the Federal Trade Commission has highlighted the perils for consumers lured by promises of big pay in the gig economy.
Scams and Consumer Fraud

Stop, Think Fraud! Scammers Are Looking to Gain Your Trust, Bleed You Dry

N.C. Greene -
According to the FTC, consumers reported losing nearly $8.8 billion to fraud in 2022, an increase of more than 30% over the previous year.
Scams and Consumer Fraud

Rising Scams Target Elderly Bay Area Chinese

Selen Ozturk -
Scams targeting adults aged 60 and older are rising, with devastating consequences for monolingual Chinese in the Bay Area.
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