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Scams Increasingly Preying on Fear, Desperation in Immigrant Communities

Experts say scams targeting vulnerable families desperate to reunite with detained loved ones or to resolve outstanding immigration issues have proliferated.

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

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.

Huge Spike in Consumer Fraud Losses, New FTC Data Show

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.

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

According to the FTC, there were 9,337 reports of fraud across Nebraska in 2023, with losses totaling $25.2 million.

How to Fight Rising Imposter Scams

Imposter scams are rising at alarming rates, thanks to sophisticated new tactics; here’s how to protect your money.

Steep Increase in Imposter Scam Losses: What People are Reporting and How to Fight Back

Sep 20 | Scammers posing as agencies or companies like banks or Amazon claim to "protect" your money by moving it. The FTC warns of a rise in these scams. Learn the top five impersonation scams and how to spot them.

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

At a roundtable in Jackson, Mississippi representatives from the FTC connected with local media to discuss the alarming rise in scams impacting communities.

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

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.

FBI Warns of Valentine’s Day Romance Scams

According to statistics, romance scams represent one of the largest financial losses compared to other Internet crimes.