Slow your scroll: Spot and avoid social media giveaway scams
By Terri Miller Consumer Education Specialist, FTC, November 15, 2023 You may have heard us say when you’re shopping online, check things
Social media mogul charged with bilking $2 million from lonely Americans in ‘romance scheme’
Story by Michael James and Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY • May 16, 2023 11:32 PM A woman who federal prosecutors say rose to fame
Watch Out for THIS Social Security Scam
Scam tries to suspend your number Hearst television news There is a letter in the mail going around saying your Social Security
Loneliness, social isolation, and financial exploitation can go hand in hand for older adults
As Americans approach their golden years, many expect to spend time on the golf course, going on an RV tour of National
Don’t Let the Scam Santa Steal your holidays
Original Post: FBI Holiday Scams When shopping online during the holiday season—or any time of year—always be wary of deals that seem
Consumers are losing $158 Billion a year
original article: Consumer Affairs, 10/3/25 Highlights: A new report, United We Stand: A National Strategy to Prevent Scams, says fraud has reached a
FTC Data Spotlight:
More than a four-fold increase in reports of impersonation scammers: in 2024, adults 60 and over reported losing millions to scammers pretending
Help the people affected by flooding in Texas — not a scammer
Consumer Alert from the FTC July 10, 2025 In response to the devastating flash flooding in central Texas, many are looking for
New FTC Data Show a Big Jump in Reported Losses to Fraud to $12.5 Billion in 2024
Consumers reported losing the most to investment scams at $5.7 billion March 10, 2025 Newly released Federal Trade Commission data show that consumers reported
Beware the Craft Supply Scam
By Sarah Vincent Published: Mar 16, 2025 9:04 AM EDT JOANN Fabrics is closing all 800 locations, and crafters are looking for good deals from