The top scams of 2022 | Consumer Advice - Federal Trade …
Feb 24, 2023 · 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.
As Nationwide Fraud Losses Top $10 Billion in 2023, FTC Steps Up ...
Consumers reported losing more money to investment scams—more than $4.6 billion—than any other category in 2023. That amount represents a 21% increase over 2022. The second highest reported loss amount came from imposter scams, with losses of nearly $2.7 billion reported.
Scams | Consumer Advice - Federal Trade Commission
That personal information has value — not just to us, but to scammers and hackers who want to steal our identities. Here are five things you can do to keep scammers and hackers at bay. Consumer Alert
Who’s who in scams: a spring roundup - Federal Trade Commission
May 24, 2024 · Gift cards were the top reported payment method on several types of scams in 2023, including romance scams, tech support scams, government impersonation scams, and scams that impersonate people you know, like your boss or a grandchild.
Think you know what the top scam of 2023 was? Take a guess
Mar 15, 2024 · Imposter scams remained the top fraud category, with reported losses of $2.7 billion. These scams include people pretending to be your bank’s fraud department, the government, a relative in distress, a well-known business, or a technical support expert.
New Data Shows FTC Received 2.8 Million Fraud Reports from …
Feb 22, 2022 · The FTC received fraud reports from more than 2.8 million consumers last year, with the most commonly reported category once again being imposter scams, followed by online shopping scams. Prizes, sweepstakes, and lotteries; internet services; and business and job opportunities rounded out the top five fraud categories.
New FTC Data Show Consumers Reported Losing Nearly $8.8 …
The FTC received fraud reports from 2.4 million consumers last year, with the most commonly reported being imposter scams, followed by online shopping scams. Prizes, sweepstakes, and lotteries; investment related reports; and business and job opportunities rounded out the top five fraud categories.
Who experiences scams? A story for all ages - Federal Trade …
Dec 8, 2022 · While there’s more to the story, the broad theme is that scams affect every age group, but differently. In 2021, Gen Xers, Millennials, and Gen Z young adults (ages 18-59) were 34% more likely than older adults (ages 60 and over) to report losing money to fraud, and some types of fraud stood out.
Phishing Scams - Federal Trade Commission
4 days ago · 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 service provider, a bank, or a mortgage company, for example.
How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Fake Check Scams
In a fake check scam, a person you don’t know asks you to deposit a check. It’s usually for more than they owe you, and it’s sometimes for several thousand dollars. They tell you to send some of the money back to them or to another person. They always have a good story to explain why you can’t keep all the money.