Andrew Ferguson officially took over as Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on January 20, 2025. The former Solicitor General for the Commonwealth of Virginia was initially sworn in as an ...

A representative for the state of Missouri has introduced a bill that would prosecute people for caller ID spoofing.

The U.S. Marshals Service is alerting the public to several imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be current U.S.

The scammer transfers you to someone they claim is with the government and can help with the issue. The scammers will go to ...

"He's just mad, and he shows it," University of Washington law professor Douglas Ross said of Democratic FTC commissioner ...

The text reads that the driver needs to pay their toll by a specific deadline "to avoid a fine and keep your license." ...

Scammers lie and pretend to be someone they’re not to trick you into giving them money, access to your accounts, or your ...

Android users go to Settings > Security and Privacy > Privacy > Ads. If the option is available delete your advertising ID.

After Judy Zweig lost her home to the Palisades fire, someone stole her husband's identity and applied fraudulently for FEMA ...

Tax season is a busy time not only for taxpayers and tax preparers, but also for fraudsters. Cybercriminals are getting more ...

An examination of key data privacy and cybersecurity developments in 2024 and emerging trends and risks for 2025, including ...

As tax season gets underway, the Federal Trade Commission is issuing a new warning about evolving identity theft scams, urging taxpayers to stay alert.