FTC Tackles Fraud with Multilingual Support

FTC Tackles Fraud with Multilingual Support

Editorial credit: Peace-loving / Shutterstock.com New Initiatives Expand Language Accessibility, Addressing a 30% Surge in Consumer Fraud Losses and Empowering Diverse Communities to Recognize and Report Scams By JR Holguin BROOKLYN, NY — A recent briefing by the Ethnic Media Services and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed significant steps in the FTC’s fraud combat […]

Protecting Yourself from Phishing and AI-Based Scams: What You Need to Know

Protecting Yourself from Phishing and AI-Based Scams: What You Need to Know

By Linda Nwoke As the digital world advances, scams and fraud become more sophisticated and occur more frequently. While many people consider themselves tech-savvy and advanced, scammers are becoming more sophisticated and daring, discovering newer ways to exploit their victims’ trust and steal their personal information. Some ways a consumer can protect themselves and their […]

Scammers Took Consumers for $8.8 Billion in 2022

Scammers Took Consumers for $8.8 Billion in 2022

By Peter White   Ever get an email about an extended car warranty or a free gift from Home Depot? What about online service to flush out malware from your computer? It’s hard to avoid these unsolicited offers. Fraudsters send texts, they call you on your phone, and sometimes use AI to mimic a relative’s […]