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6 lip 2023 · Use the CR scam protection guide to avoid the reach of sophisticated scammers who target you by text, email, social media, QR codes, ATM cards, and more.
4 lip 2023 · Consumer Reports tips will help you spot fake online reviews and know whether the reviews you see on e-commerce websites are authentic.
5 sie 2020 · Some scammers are creating fake customer service information for popular companies and paying for it to show up in your search results. When you contact them, they’ll offer to “resolve” the problem you may have — if you wire money to them or send gift cards.
The Data Book tells us that people lost $10 billion to scams in 2023. That’s $1 billion more than 2022 and the highest ever in reported losses to the FTC – even though the number of reports (2.6 million) was about the same as last year. One in four people reported losing money to scams, with a median loss of $500 per person.
13 paź 2021 · “Fake reviews and other forms of deceptive endorsements cheat consumers and undercut honest businesses,” said Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “Advertisers will pay a price if they engage in these deceptive practices.”
Learn more. How To Avoid a Scam. Recognizing these common signs of a scam could help you avoid falling for one. What To Do If You Were Scammed. Find out steps you can take if you were scammed. Report Fraud, Scams, and Bad Business Practices. Your report could help the FTC stop the scammers. Displaying 1 - 20 of 566. Show: Consumer Alert.
1 lut 2022 · Consumer Reports shows you how to protect yourself from common scams, including imposter, employment, online shopping, sweepstakes, and investment schemes.
