Scams & Fraud

A scam is defined as an attempt to defraud a person or group by gaining their confidence.
According to the law, fraud is defined as intentional deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain, or to deprive a victim of a legal right. Fraud can violate both civil and criminal law.
In 2020, the FTC received more than 2.1 million fraud reports from consumers, with imposter scams being the most common type of fraud. Other common types of fraud involve online shopping, Internet services, and sweepstakes.
Crypto scams are also growing, with crypto losses totaling $7.8 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2021.
Latest Scams & Fraud News and Updates

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Scammers Are Phishing for Information With Package Delivery Texts, New Alerts Warn

HyperVerse Crypto Looks Like a Risky Investment, Possible Scam

Frosties NFT Rug Pull Scandal — Two Scammers Have Been Arrested

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SIM Swapping: How to Protect Yourself From Widespread Fraud

Are NFT Charities Legit? Growing Concerns About Theft and Fraud

Scam Alert: Not All VeeFriends Accounts and Emails Are Legitimate

Costco 40th Anniversary Scam Targets Shoppers Through Promotions

Watch Out for Scam IRS Texts This Tax Season, a “Prime Period” for Identify Theft

Beware of the Credit National Assist Scam Offering Debt Relief

10 Student Loan Scams to Avoid As We Enter the New Year

Watch Out For Mia Torres Student Loan Scam Calls
