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Money Mule Scams: The “Easy Job” That Could Ruin Your Future
Money mule scams are back in the spotlight — and they’re hitting young people, students, and job seekers the...
Pig-Butchering Cryptocurrency Romance Scams: How to Spot, Avoid, and Report
Pig-butchering scams blend romance with fake cryptocurrency investments, resulting in devastating financial...
‘Scam Bankrupt Fraud’: FTX founder used confusing, ‘technocratic jargon’ to throw off public, investor says
Disgraced cryptocurrency investor Sam Bankman-Fried relied on confusing "technocratic jargon" and deceptive...
New student loan forgiveness scams on the rise, BBB says
The Better Business Bureau is sounding the alarm about a recent increase in student loan forgiveness scams...
18 U.S. Code § 1030 – Fraud and related activity in connection with computers
(a) Whoever- (1) having knowingly accessed a computer without authorization or exceeding authorized access,...
Yes, debt collectors can now contact you on social media. No, they can’t post that you owe money.
With pandemic-related relief either ending or exhausted, debt totals are creeping up for Americans. Credit...
Who’s affected by income scams?
The FTC and its law enforcement partners announced actions against several income scams that conned people...
Frosty the Con Man: avoiding family emergency scams
“Hello? It’s me — Frosty. Look it’s a long story but without my top hat, I’m melting. Please, I need your...
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