The 'scam economy' keeps growing, as fraudsters steal money through wire transfers, gift cards, payment apps and ...

New data from the FTC show social media was the costliest fraud contact method in 2025, with nearly 30% of people who ...

According to the FTC, fraud losses hit $15.9 billion in 2025. Imposter scams led in sheer number of reports, but investment ...

With identity theft and fraud on the rise, it's essential to monitor your credit report for signs of fraud. If you've been ...

The agency reports that losses from social media scams have increased eightfold, and that social media scams resulted in higher losses than any other method scammers used to contact consumers.

We're seeing *** new twist on some familiar scams. The Federal Trade Commission says it's getting reports of scammers using the conflict in Iran to try to steal your money and personal information.

The billions of dollars lost to fraud just keep piling up. Crooks and con artists stole a record $15.9 billion in 2025 in a variety of scams — up from $12.5 billion in 2024, according to the latest ...