The FTC's fraud reporting website and registry that lets you opt out of telemarketing won't be available during the shutdown, the agency said.

We at CNET commonly suggest victims contact the Federal Trade Commission or the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center to share their experience if they've endured any type of fraud or identity theft.

Congress remains deadlocked, and we now are entering a third week of the federal government shutdown. Lawmakers are at odds ...

The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers to prepare not only for severe weather, but also for a surge in scams that often follow in its wake. As forecasters predict an above-average hurricane ...

Scammers may look to exploit fear and uncertainty as people worry about pay and benefits in the ongoing government shutdown.

An impersonation scam, or imposter scam, is when a criminal pretends to be someone they aren't to get access to your money or financial information. A new report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC ...

Summary: In its consumer warning, the FTC stated that it never threatens people or asks for money via phone calls, messages, or emails. It also said that AI is helping to prevent scams. Scammers try ...

NEW YORK (AP) — As job-seekers look for work in a challenging environment, an increasing number are falling victim to job scams that promise good pay for completing easy online tasks, according to the ...

Utah is ranked among the top five states for the highest number of job scams reported per capita in 2024, according to a ...