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Huge Spike in Consumer Fraud Losses, New FTC Data Show
Peter Schurmann
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Mar 13, 2025
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.
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How to Fight Rising Imposter Scams
Selen Ozturk
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Sep 23, 2024
Imposter scams are rising at alarming rates, thanks to sophisticated new tactics; here’s how to protect your money.
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What Were Last Year’s Biggest Scams?
Selen Ozturk
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Feb 12, 2024
On Friday, February 9, the Federal Trade Commission released data showing that nationwide fraud losses topped $10 billion in 2023.
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For This H-1B Worker, Trump’s $100K Fee for New Applicants Is a Smart Move
Sunita Sohrabji
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Jun 10, 2026
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