Latest scam news

Here are some of the latest scam news and trends:

1. Romance Scams:

• The FBI has issued a warning about a new romance scam targeting seniors, where scammers pose as romantic partners and ask for money or personal information.
• A recent report by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found that romance scams resulted in losses of over $143 million in 2020.

2. Investment Scams:

• The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged a group of individuals with running a $100 million investment scam, promising high returns to investors.
• A recent report by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) found that investment scams resulted in losses of over $1.5 billion in 2020.

3. Cryptocurrency Scams:

• The FBI has issued a warning about a new cryptocurrency scam, where scammers promise high returns on investments in fake cryptocurrencies.
• A recent report by the cryptocurrency exchange Binance found that cryptocurrency scams resulted in losses of over $2.5 billion in 2020.

4. Phishing Scams:

• The FTC has issued a warning about a new phishing scam, where scammers pose as representatives of popular companies and ask for personal information.
• A recent report by the cybersecurity firm PhishLabs found that phishing scams resulted in losses of over $1.2 billion in 2020.

5. Tech Support Scams:

• The FTC has issued a warning about a new tech support scam, where scammers pose as representatives of popular tech companies and ask for payment for fake services.
• A recent report by the Better Business Bureau found that tech support scams resulted in losses of over $1.1 billion in 2020.

6. Online Shopping Scams:

• The FTC has issued a warning about a new online shopping scam, where scammers pose as representatives of popular online retailers and ask for payment for fake products.
• A recent report by the National Consumers League found that online shopping scams resulted in losses of over $1.4 billion in 2020.

7. Government Grant Scams:

• The FTC has issued a warning about a new government grant scam, where scammers pose as representatives of government agencies and ask for payment for fake grants.
• A recent report by the Federal Trade Commission found that government grant scams resulted in losses of over $1.2 billion in 2020.

8. Charity Scams:

• The FTC has issued a warning about a new charity scam, where scammers pose as representatives of popular charities and ask for donations.
• A recent report by the National Association of State Charity Officials found that charity scams resulted in losses of over $1.1 billion in 2020.

9. Lottery Scams:

• The FTC has issued a warning about a new lottery scam, where scammers pose as representatives of popular lotteries and ask for payment for fake winnings.
• A recent report by the Federal Trade Commission found that lottery scams resulted in losses of over $1.2 billion in 2020.

10. Fake Online Reviews Scams:

• The FTC has issued a warning about a new fake online reviews scam, where scammers pose as customers and write fake reviews for products or services.
• A recent report by the Federal Trade Commission found that fake online reviews scams resulted in losses of over $1.1 billion in 2020.

These are just a few examples of the latest scam news and trends. It's important to stay vigilant and take steps to protect yourself from scams, such as being cautious of unsolicited requests for personal information or payment, verifying the authenticity of companies and charities, and reporting suspicious activity to the authorities.