Tuesday the Federal Trade Commission announced it is cracking down on illegal telemarketers in one of the biggest multi-agency sweeps ever. The FTC is partnering with 101 law enforcement agencies, ...

From fake car warranties to phony charity appeals, the FTC reveals the most common tactics scammers are using.

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — If it feels like your phone never stops buzzing with “Scam Likely” calls, you’re not alone. Experts say robocalls are hitting all of us on a massive scale, and they’re not slowing ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG), along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), is conducting Operation Stop Scam Calls. Operation Stop Scam Calls is an effort to stop ...

Frustrated by spam and scam emails? You’re not alone! It’s hard to pin down an exact number of daily scam or spam phone calls but depending on the information source, it’s tallied in the billions!

You pick up the phone and hear a stern voice claiming you owe money. Maybe it's for a credit card you don't recognize, a loan you never took out or some old bill you thought was long gone. Panic sets ...

The best way to stop nuisance calls is to register your number with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS ). They’ll add you ...

The Federal Communication’s Commission is fed up and is cracking down on Walmart-impersonation robocalls. So much so that its Enforcement Bureau sent a cease-and-desist demand letter recently to SK ...

Racing to answer what looks like your bank calling about “suspicious activity”? That urgency you feel is exactly what scammers count on. Caller ID spoofing lets criminals fake any number on your ...

People aged 60 and older are particularly vulnerable. The age group may be less tech-savvy, more likely to be targeted and have more money saved, making them lucrative targets for scammers. The ...

Medicare is a tempting prize for scammers. Because it's a public program funded by taxpayers, it has a huge budget to distribute and that's what attracts scammers. In 2024, improper payments added up ...