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Scammers are constantly finding new ways to steal your money, from blackmail to romance scams to selling nonexistent items. Learn about the warning signs of common fraud and scams so you can protect yourself and others.
Learn more about common fraud schemes that target consumers, including identity theft, non-delivery scams, online car buying scams, and theft of ATM/debit and credit cards.
Many of the latest scams in 2024 are twists on existing scams. Here's what to look out for and steps you can take to protect yourself from scams.
Sure ways to spot a scammer. Scammers say and do things that can tell us they’re lying — and they’re not who they pretend to be. Of course, to hear or see those clues, we have to get past the panic scammers make us feel, thanks to the so-called emergencies they try to create.
We recently shared advice to help you safeguard the personal information in your accounts, on your computer, and on your phone to protect it from identity theft. But scammers aren’t just after your data. They want your hard-earned cash, too. Here are some common scams to watch out for.
Check out the graphic for the Top 5 Scams of 2022, and read the FTC’s data book for all the details — including what happened in your state. Do you think you lost money to a scam? Find out what to do next. And if you spot a scam, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Download PDF
Consumer Reports shows you how to protect yourself from common scams, including imposter, employment, online shopping, sweepstakes, and investment schemes.
Common Frauds and Scams. Learn about common scams and crimes and get tips to help you avoid becoming a victim. Parents, Caregivers, Teachers. Get information on online and offline dangers...
Spoofing and phishing are key parts of business email compromise scams. Spoofing is when someone disguises an email address, sender name, phone number, or website URL—often just by changing...
The top 10 most common types of fraud include imposter scams, online shopping scams, sweepstakes scams and investing scams. Consumers lost over $10 billion to fraud in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission's annual Consumer Sentinel Network report.