Fraud Surging on Social Media, FTC Warns; Opens Investigation
Social media a "gold mine for scammers who tout sham products," FTC charges
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How Credit Cards Get Cloned Without You Realizing It
When you are at an ATM don't let anyone get close to you.
MoneyGram Refunding $115 Million In Scam Funds Crackdown
MoneyGram is paying the price for failing to stop scammers from exploiting its system. It is sending more than $115 million in refunds to consumers nationwide.
The refunds are a result of a 2018 action the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice brought against MoneyGram, charging
Consumer Alert: How to Avoid New QR Code Scams that Steal Money from Consumers?
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QR codes, short for Quick Response codes, are a form of barcode that can be scanned with a smartphone or other device to access information. They are often used in advertising and marketing campaigns.
However, Profeco, the consumer protection agency of Mexico, has warned about a new type
Mexico Accuses Facebook of Not Doing Enough to Stop Fraud
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The top Mexican consumer protection agency is accusing Facebook of not doing enough to stop fraud on its platform. The Federal Consumer Prosecutor’s Office (Profeco) says Facebook hasn’t done enough to stop fraudulent travel offers that abound on its site.
The agency also said it had