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Why Report Fraud? | Federal Trade Commission
Then tell the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC sues scammers and works to shut them down. When you report a scam to the FTC, investigators use your information to build cases against scammers. …
Who’s who in scams: a spring roundup - Federal Trade Commission
May 24, 2024 · How scammers get their money varies by the type of scam, too. For example, people who report investment scams most often say they “invested” with cryptocurrency or via bank transfer. …
Glossary of Scams and Legal Terms - Federal Trade Commission
Feb 26, 2026 · Scams Auto Warranty Scam A scammer calls you with a sales pitch for renewing your auto warranty or insurance policy. The scammer may have acquired information about your car and …
Scam Alert | Federal Trade Commission
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FTC Sends More than $25.5 Million to Consumers Impacted by Tech …
Mar 10, 2025 · The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling more than $25.5 million to consumers who were tricked into signing up for computer repair services through the deceptive …
Phishing Scams - Federal Trade Commission
3 days ago · Phishing Scams and How to Spot Them Phishing is a type of online scam that targets consumers by sending them an e-mail that appears to be from a well-known source – an internet …
Amazon Refunds | Federal Trade Commission
Jan 6, 2026 · The FTC is not contacting people about refunds in the Amazon matter. If you get a call from someone who claims to be from the FTC, it’s a scam. Report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. The FTC …
How to Report Fraud at ReportFraud.ftc.gov
This video shows you how to report scams, fraud, and bad business practices to the Federal Trade Commission at https://ReportFraud.ftc.gov and why it’s important to do it.
False alarm, real scam: how scammers are stealing older adults’ life ...
Aug 7, 2025 · Reports to the FTC show a growing wave of scams aimed squarely at retirees’ life savings. These scammers pretend to be from known and trusted government agencies and businesses.