It appears some companies are taking advantage of consumers during the COVID-19 crisis as the Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday that it received 7,800 coronavirus-related complaints. The number of ...

Victims of fraud are unlikely to report scams to government agencies or the Better Business Bureau. A newly redesigned FTC website increased consumer fraud complaints by 28%. Imposter-related and ...

The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office is trying to make it easier to report consumer fraud, including making it possible to file complaints directly online. The upgrades come on the heels of ...

TULSA, Okla. — New Federal Trade Commission data shows consumers reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, which represents a 25% increase over the prior year. Scammers reaching out ...

Initiatives focus on consumer education, fraud prevention, and data-driven transparency in the moving industry.

A view of the Federal Trade Commission building in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Carol M. Highsmith/Buyenlarge/Getty Images) A Federal Trade Commission database meant to guide law enforcement ...

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will suspend several key consumer services during the government shutdown. Consumers will be unable to file fraud complaints or use the national Do Not Call Registry.