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Steep Rise in Scams Targeting Immigrants – How to Avoid and How to Recover

ACoM -
Mar 27 | Scams targeting immigrant communities in the U.S. are rising sharply. Experts examine common fraud schemes, how victims can protect their assets, and legal pathways available for recovery and consumer protection.
Scams and Consumer Fraud

As Losses Soar, New Phishing Scams Use Text, AI

Selen Ozturk -
Phishing, where scammers use texts and AI to steal passwords, accounts and Social Security numbers, is evolving and intensifying, says the FTC.
Scams and Consumer Fraud

As Louisville Becomes More Diverse, So Do the Scams

Khalil Abdullah -
At a recent forum, community leaders in Louisville shared their experience with the growing number and variety of scams impacting residents.
Scams and Consumer Fraud

FTC Battles Highway Robbery in Indian Country

Mark Hedin -
Scam artists racked up at least $6.1 billion in ripoffs last year, many targeting Native American communities. Experts say the actual figure is likely far higher.
Scams and Consumer Fraud

‘They Break Up Families’ — Crypto Scam Leaves Lasting Scars for Atlanta’s Korean Community

Peter Schurmann -
Reporting by Atlanta's Korean media show losses totaling $10 million with alleged victims in the hundreds. One woman is now looking for justice.
Scams and Consumer Fraud

FTC to Minnesotans: Everyone Has a Scam Story — Now’s the Time to Tell It

Khalil Abdullah -
The scale of consumer fraud in the United States is staggering, topping $5.8 billion in 2021, much of it impacting communities of color.

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