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consumerfed.org · 2026-03-12

Americans Estimated to Lose $119 Billion Annually to Online Scams

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) projects that Americans are losing an estimated $119 billion every year to online scams. This “true” cost of scams is over...

purdue.edu · 2026-03-12

Stay alert this tax season: Common scams, how to avoid them - News

Scams are becoming more sophisticated each year, often mimicking official IRS communications or using new technologies to deceive taxpayers. Below are common tax-time threats to watch for and steps in...

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therecord.media · 2026-03-12

Meta says it culled millions of scam ads amid accusations that it profits from them

Meta said it removed 159 million scam ads in 2025, amid calls from U.S. lawmakers for an investigation into the company’s “facilitation of and profiting from” fraudulent advertising. The company said...

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panewslab.com · 2026-03-12

Attorney Chen Zhi, the ringleader of a "pig butchering scam," filed a motion in a U.S. court to ...

PANews reported on March 11 that, according to Bloomberg, lawyers for Chen Zhi, accused of being the head of a large-scale "pig butchering" scam ring, filed a motion in New York federal court this wee...

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longbridge.com · 2026-03-12

The leader of the "pig butchering" scheme, lawyer Chen Zhi, submitted a motion to a ... - Longbridge

PANews reported on March 11 that Chen Zhi, who is accused of being the head of a large-scale "pig butchering" scam gang, has filed a motion in a New York federal court to dismiss the U.S. government's...

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nbcnews.com · 2026-03-11

Scams could now cost Americans $119 billion a year, study finds

According to a new Consumer Federation of America study, Americans lose at least $119 billion annually to scams—far exceeding the FBI's reported $16.6 billion in losses for 2024—based on estimates that only 14% of scams are reported to authorities. Investment scams, particularly "pig butchering" schemes involving fake romantic relationships and cryptocurrency fraud, represent the most economically devastating category, with actual losses estimated at $46.6 billion compared to reported losses of $6.6 billion. The CFA recommends regulating data brokers to reduce scammers' access to personal information used to target vulnerable populations.

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fox61.com · 2026-03-11

2 plead guilty of defrauding millions from victims of online scams | fox61.com

HARTFORD, Connecticut — Two men pleaded guilty in Hartford Federal Court to charges related to receiving, moving, and converting millions of dollars stolen from victims of online scams. Prosecutors s...

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thepilot.com · 2026-03-11

Don't Be a Victim: Senior Enrichment Center Presents ' Scam Jam' | Features - The Pilot

Each year, seniors are often targeted by scammers and fall victim to some type of financial fraud, leading to significant losses. In 2023 alone, older adults lost approximately $3.4 billion to various...

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wtae.com · 2026-03-11

Pennsylvania woman says scammers used Xfinity order to steal iPad - WTAE

A Beaver County woman says she is trying to sort out a costly mystery after falling victim to what appears to be a scam involving two iPads she ordered through Xfinity. “It’s like the fear of having ...

Bank Impersonation Robocalls / Phone Scams Scam Awareness

wgal.com · 2026-03-11

Pennsylvania drivers targeted by fake toll violation texts - WGAL

Scammers targeted Pennsylvania drivers with fake unpaid toll text messages over the weekend, leading Philadelphia courts to issue a statewide consumer fraud alert. The latest scam message, which many...

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accountingtoday.com · 2026-03-11

IRS names its 2026 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams- Accounting Today

If you think tax practitioners are busy during tax season, imagine how busy tax scammers are, as they roll out a host of schemes to try to trick taxpayers into installing malware, divulging private in...

Phishing Scam Awareness

bbc.com · 2026-03-11

Signal issues scam warning to users after hackers target officials - BBC

Signal has warned users to look out for signs of scams, after Dutch intelligence said high-profile users of the secure messaging app were being targeted by hackers. Dutch cybersecurity agencies said ...

Phishing Scam Awareness

banklesstimes.com · 2026-03-11

Minnesota Moves to Ban Crypto ATMs AmidElder FraudSurge | BanklessTimes

Minnesota lawmakers are advancing legislation that would impose a statewide ban on virtual currency kiosks, a sharp escalation from the state’s regulatory approach just two years ago. The bill, curre...

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myvegrevillenow.com · 2026-03-11

VegMin Learning Society will hostFraudPrevention Seminar this month : My Vegreville Now

The VegMin Learning Society will be hosting a Fraud Awareness Workshop on March 31st from 1pm to 3pm at the Vegreville Sunshine Club. The goal of the meeting is to help people recognize, reject, and r...

Scam Awareness

dailymaverick.co.za · 2026-03-11

SA's Benjamin Mauerberger embroiled in 'Thailand state capture' accusations, billion-dollar ...

South African-born Benjamin Mauerberger’s name has cropped up in a global scandal involving suspicions of money laundering, human trafficking and organised criminality rooted in China. Now Thailand, w...

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jdsupra.com · 2026-03-11

2025 in Review: Major Fraud Events and What We Can Learn From Them | Ankura

[author: Dov Soloman] The fraud landscape in 2025 has consisted of investigations into investment, cryptocurrency, and other cyber frauds, as well as key enforcement changes in both the U.S. and UK. ...

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kffhealthnews.org · 2026-03-11

Banks Are Becoming Bulwarks Against Scams for VulnerableSeniors- KFF Health News

The first call came just before Thanksgiving last year. She didn’t recognize the phone number, but she answered anyway. “The person said he was an officer of the Department of Criminal Investigations...

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thelundreport.org · 2026-03-11

Banks are becoming bulwarks against scams for vulnerableseniors| The Lund Report

The first call came just before Thanksgiving last year. She didn’t recognize the phone number, but she answered anyway. “The person said he was an officer of the Department of Criminal Investigations...

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wusf.org · 2026-03-11

Banks are becoming bulwarks against scams for vulnerableseniors- WUSF

The first call came just before Thanksgiving last year. She didn’t recognize the phone number, but she answered anyway. “The person said he was an officer of the Department of Criminal Investigations...

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thelundreport.org · 2026-03-11

Republicans in Congress target Oregon in Medicaidfraudprobe | The Lund Report

A Republican-led congressional committee looking into potential fraud in the publicly funded health care program for lower-income people is expanding their investigation to Oregon and several other st...

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gilmermirror.com · 2026-03-11

Banks Are Becoming Bulwarks Against Scams for VulnerableSeniors- The Gilmer Mirror

By Paula Span March 10, 2026 The first call came just before Thanksgiving last year. She didn’t recognize the phone number, but she answered anyway. “The person said he was an officer of the Departm...

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idahobusinessreview.com · 2026-03-10

Romance scams are on the rise: Tips to help protect yourself - Idaho Business Review

Romance scams are on the rise: Tips to help protect yourself Paul Silva By Paul Silva, KeyBank Idaho//March 9, 2026// With romance scams on the rise and plenty of people looking to make a connectio...

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jewishpressgulfcoast.com · 2026-03-10

Standing Guard: How Our Community Can PreventElder Fraud- Florida's Gulf Coast Edition

Elder fraud is a growing and costly problem. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), Americans aged 60 and older reported nearly $4.9 billion in losse...

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americanbanker.com · 2026-03-10

Inside the $16.6B fight to stop America's scam epidemic | American Banker

Overview bullets generated by AI with editorial review Financial institutions and lawmakers agree on a bipartisan basis that the $16.6 billion fraud and scam epidemic requires a whole-of-government r...

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newsroom.paypal-corp.com · 2026-03-10

Common Scams and How to Stop Them - PayPal Newsroom

PayPal and Venmo take our commitment to protect our customers very seriously, and we want to arm you with the information you need to stay safe. Scammers are getting smarter, but so can you. Bad actor...

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lakecountyexam.com · 2026-03-10

Savvy Senior: Top senior scams and how to avoid them | Crime | lakecountyexam.com

Dear Savvy Senior, My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most commonly aimed at seniors right now? - Almost 80 Dear...

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wbbjtv.com · 2026-03-10

Spam texts hitting Americans at record pace; experts share tips to avoid 'smishing' scams

JACKSON, Tenn. — Scam text messages are being reported to the Better Business Bureau in growing numbers, and experts say the problem is getting worse. Robokiller reports Americans are receiving more ...

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cbs19news.com · 2026-03-10

AARP warns taxpayers to watch for scams during tax season | News - cbs19news.com

As tax season continues, officials are reminding people to be cautious about sharing personal information to avoid becoming victims of scams. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- As tax season contin...

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insidehalton.com · 2026-03-10

Young Canadians most vulnerable to AI scams, according to latest survey - Inside Halton

A new Scotiabank poll has found that while young Canadians are confident about their ability to spot AI scams, they are also the most vulnerable. While many young Canadian adults feel confident they ...

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theindependent.sg · 2026-03-10

Singapore cryptocurrency scam cases rise; victims lost S$182M in 2025

SINGAPORE: Singapore saw fewer scams and cybercrime cases in 2025, but the threat remains serious. Police say scammers are still finding ways to reach victims, especially through cryptocurrency scheme...

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noticias.foxnews.com · 2026-03-09

Why widows and divorced women are targets for retirement scams - Fox News

International Women's Day celebrates empowerment, independence and resilience. However, people rarely talk about a difficult reality. Women navigating major life transitions, especially widows and div...

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macaudailytimes.com.mo · 2026-03-09

Total scam losses of MOP300 million last year nearly match 2023 record

PJ director Sit Chong Meng The Judiciary Police (PJ) reported that the number of online fraud cases last year totaled 810, reflecting a downward trend, yet noted that total losses have returned to th...

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wcax.com · 2026-03-09

IRS scams spiking during tax time - WCAX

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - With tax season underway, scammers are wasting no time in trying to get your hard-earned money. Aggressive robocalls have been surging, with criminals impersonating the IRS a...

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wsls.com · 2026-03-09

Consumer Reports: Exposing top social media scams

John Appicello, Anchor We’re working for you to expose social media scams. Misleading ads for “easy money” or “rapid weight loss” may wind up costing you your hard-earned money. Meta, the parent com...

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finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-09

Ever sent money on Venmo or Zelle? Payment app scams are rising - Yahoo Finance

Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. If you’re one of the hundreds of millions of Americans who use payment apps, you’ve probably wondere...

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boston.com · 2026-03-09

Boston police issue scam warning for fake parking violations

Boston police are warning the public about a scam involving parking violation notices which falsely appear to be from Boston Municipal Court. The fraudulent notices were not issued by the court or an...

Robocalls / Phone Scams Scam Awareness

fox29.com · 2026-03-09

New toll scam uses fake texts from Philadelphia Courts

SYMBOL - 05 July 2024, Berlin: A woman holds a smartphone in her hand. Photo: Helena Dolderer/dpa (Photo by Helena Dolderer/picture alliance via Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Court ha...

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lavalnews.ca · 2026-03-09

Scammer from Laval who targeted Nova Scotiaseniorssentenced to house arrest

A fraud artist living in Laval who was facing more than 30 charges in Atlantic Canada after taking part in a scheme to cheat senior citizens while posing as a policeman, a lawyer and a bail bondsman h...

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butlerradio.com · 2026-03-09

State SenatorElderVogel Hosting Scams Seminar - ButlerRadio.com

An event is being held later this week that aims to protect senior residents from scams that are circulating. State Senator Elder Vogel is hosting an Elder Scams and Prevention seminar Monday at 11 a...

Robocalls / Phone Scams General Elder Fraud Scam Awareness

aol.com · 2026-03-09

Why widows and divorced women are targets for retirement scams- AOL.com

International Women's Day celebrates empowerment, independence and resilience. However, people rarely talk about a difficult reality. Women navigating major life transitions, especially widows and div...

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cdotrends.com · 2026-03-09

Thailand's Most Dangerous Bank Fraudster Is You | CDOTrends

The Anantara Siam Bangkok hotel smells of jasmine and money. On the ground floor, at a corner table in a restaurant, Nutapone Apiluktoyanunt leans forward and says something that should concern every ...

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ckom.com · 2026-03-09

LISTEN: Finance expert stresses importance of reporting fraud | 650 CKOM

It’s Fraud Prevention Month, an important time to highlight scam attempts right here in Saskatchewan. Recent data from Saskatchewan RCMP shows fraud reports in the province rose 81 per cent between 2...

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patch.com · 2026-03-08

Fairfax Scam Jam Avoiding ModernRomance& Cryptocurrency Scams | Vienna, VA Patch

Today’s fraud landscape blends technology with emotional manipulation, making scams harder to spot and easier for criminals to scale. The Fairfax Scam Jam unpacks two of the fastest‑growing threats: r...

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news.usps.com · 2026-03-08

Here's what Link covered March 1-7 - USPS Employee News

National Consumer Protection Week was March 1-7, and Link shone a light on some of the many ways crooks, quacks and con artists ply their trade. This includes a new tool at their disposal: artificial...

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abc7ny.com · 2026-03-08

Don't be a victim of extortion! Know the signs for Consumer Protection Week - abc7NY

It's National Consumer Protection Week, and 7 On Your Side is helping consumers dodge fraud. According to the most recent data available, the Federal Trade Commissioner says the number of scams repor...

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foxnews.com · 2026-03-08

Be aware of extortion scam emails claiming your data is stolen - Fox News

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. You open your inbox and see a message that instantly makes your stomach drop. Someone claims they have your passwords,...

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finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-08

4 Tax Refund Scams To Watch Out For - Yahoo Finance

Tax season is already stressful for many people. The last thing you need is a fake text about your tax refund or a call claiming you owe money. For You: Stimulus Checks in the Form of Tax Refunds? W...

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theguardian.com · 2026-03-08

The £49 'driller killer': steps to avoid locksmith scams- The Guardian

Rogue operators draw in customers by advertising low prices, but when the work is done they invoice 10 times that sum Late on a Sunday night, you put your key into the front door and it snaps when yo...

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aol.com · 2026-03-08

Scammer Caught Red-Handed After Fleecing 81-Year-Old Lithia Woman Out Of Thousands

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies in Hillsborough County have taken 40-year-old Min Chen into custody following a sting operation that halted an ongoing fraud scheme targeting an elderly resident. ...

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aol.com · 2026-03-08

Florida, Arizona Senators Launch War On Scammers With “National Slam The Scam Day”

A bipartisan coalition in the U.S. Senate is taking a stand against the rising tide of financial fraud by officially designating March 5th as “National Slam the Scam Day.” Led by Chairman Rick Scott a...

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