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How to Spot the Top Scams that Started on Social Media

How to Spot the Top Scams that Started on Social Media If you’re on social media, you know posts from friends and family might not be the only ones on your newsfeed — scammers are there too. FTC data shows that losses to scams on social media have been increasing dramatically since 2020 — people […]

New FTC Data Show People Have Lost Billions to Social Media Scams

New FTC Data Show People Have Lost Billions to Social Media Scams New data from the Federal Trade Commission show that, in 2025, nearly 30% of people who reported losing money to a scam said that it started on social media, with reported losses reaching a staggering $2.1 billion. Social media scams produced far more […]

With People Losing Big to Investment Scams, Learn How to Spot and Avoid Them

With People Losing Big to Investment Scams, Learn How to Spot and Avoid Them You might be interested in making money through investments. Who isn’t? So offers that promise big returns might draw your attention…and scammers know this. They use those promises and clever schemes to lure you in and, unfortunately, people are losing big […]

Traffic Violation Text is Probably a Scam

Traffic Violation Text is Probably a Scam Did you get a text with a picture of what looks like an official notice of a traffic hearing? You’re not alone. The FTC has seen a spike in reports about this text scam in the last month. It’s just the latest story of how scammers are trying […]

That Random Call Saying “you’ve won a prize” is a Scam

That Random Call Saying “you’ve won a prize” is a Scam If you get a call saying “you’ve won a prize,” you might be thinking, why not claim it? Unfortunately, it’s likely a scam to steal your money — especially if it’s for a contest you didn’t enter. So how can you spot and avoid […]