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

Here's how it works: Someone calls, saying they're a sheriff or deputy. They claim they've seized a package in your name ...

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.

The FTC and multiple states have secured a settlement with Kars-R-Us.com, Inc. over alleged deceptive charity fundraising ...

The first step is to stop all communication with the scammer. Cease engagement and block them from contacting you again.

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 Federal Trade ...

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 ...

Texting and messaging scam attempts have increased by 50 percent, according to Consumer Reports' 2025 Cyber Readiness Report ...