Adults aged 60 and older were more likely to report extraordinarily high losses. An 18-year-old consumer in Michigan lost $4,800 this summer to a 'transfer it to protect it' scam after receiving an ...

Older Americans are losing more money than ever to scams, according to a new Federal Trade Commission report to Congress, with losses climbing sharply over the past four years. The FTC’s 2024–2025 ...

Anyone can fall for a scam, and it's important to support victims so they can feel empowered to speak out and report their scammers.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — As tax season begins, federal officials are warning taxpayers to keep an eye out for scams designed to steal personal information, and potentially, entire funds. According to the ...

Americans are facing severe financial harm from financial scams. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), scam losses ...

A polished seal, a familiar logo, and a web address that looks almost perfect. That’s all it takes to trick someone into handing over personal details meant for law enforcement or a federal agency.

PORT ANGELES, Wash. — Clallam County residents are continuing to lose significant sums of money to scammers who falsely claim to be working as “agents” for the Federal Trade Commission, according to ...

Plenty of us are moving. Maybe it’s for a new job, maybe it’s to shorten a commute, perhaps it’s because one needs more garage space, or maybe it’s a full-blown relocation. Individuals looking to rent ...

The response of three federal agencies to a Government Accountability Office report last year on combatting scams has been decidedly “mixed,” a watchdog official told lawmakers this week. Appearing ...

On March 5, 2026, during National Consumer Protection Week, the Social Security Administration and its Office of the Inspector General will lead National Slam the Scam Day, according to a ...