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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

Social media allows us to build connections all over the world, but the Federal Trade Commission warns that you need to be careful about forging friendships with anyone online.