An annual report issued by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released this week has revealed the top scams and losses ...

Reports of insurance identity theft rose 37% in 2024. The theft can cause big problems. Here's how to protect against this ...

Instances of fraud reported from the military community increased by 6 percent in 2024, reaching 99,443 cases, according to ...

FTC says reported losses to fraud exceeded $12.5 billion in 2024, with $5.7 billion lost to investment scams. Consumers filed ...

Fraud losses hit a record $12.5 billion in 2024, up 25% from 2023. Imposter scams topped the list, but employement scams ...

Someone might be using your identity right now. It can be easy to miss it — but there are things you can watch out for to ...

according to data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Read on for a full report covering identity theft statistics, how these crimes have evolved, the demographics at the biggest risk ...

If you think you’ve been targeted by a scam, get information and assistance from the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline. Help ...

Nearly 500,000 Americans fell victim to tax-related identity theft in 2024, with delays averaging two years to get refunds.

You can request an extended fraud alert that lasts for seven years if you have proof that you’re a victim of identity theft. That means having a police report or Federal Trade Commission (FTC ...

Scams that target elderly people are far more common than you might expect. Thousands of seniors fall victim to financial ...

Michigan consumers reported losing $204 million in 2024 due to fraud with a median loss of $350, according to a report from the Federal Trade Commission. The commission says it received 53,351 fraud ...