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FTC sends $25 million to tech support scam victims
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending more than $25.5 million in refunds to consumers who were misled into purchasing ...
FTC says Americans lost $12.5B to scams last year — social media, AI, and crypto didn’t help
You're not the only one getting voicemails about your car's extended warranty. According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission ...
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MSU grad student helps people avoid fraud, scams
Montana State University graduate student Connor Green was inspired for a class project by saving his grandfather from an AI ...
Amazon shoppers warned of ‘unexpected’ attacks that empty your bank account – be extra careful this month
AMAZON shoppers need to watch out for four dangerous scams that could leave you out of pocket. They could strike at any time ...
FTC will send $25.5 million to victims of tech support scams
Later this week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will start distributing over $25.5 million in refunds to those misled by ...
6 Social Security Scams That Are on the Rise in 2025
Encountering these scams isn’t just nerve-racking—those who fall prey can be significantly impacted financially. According to ...
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Tech support scam takes $280K from retirement account
The cybersecurity firm Guardio found a 573% rise in tech support scams when comparing just the recent six months to the previous period. “They really try and plant that sense of urgency into the ...
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Rochester's most common scams revealed: Here's what leads the list
Online purchase scams were the most common scams in the Rochester area last year, according to the Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced last week the New York ...