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Best Buy, Geek Squad most impersonated for scams in 2023
The Register· 14 minutes agoThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has shared data on the most impersonated companies in 2023, which...
FTC: Company Impersonation Scams Cost Consumers Millions of Dollars
PYMNTS.com· 2 hours agoThe FTC said Friday (May 24) that it received 52,000 consumer complaints in 2023 detailing scams...
Rossen Reports: Identity stolen? Do this right now
NBC 2 Fort Myers· 4 hours agoThe Federal Trade Commission says it's received nearly 270,000 reports of identity theft so far in 2024. First, time is of the essence when your identity...
Best Buy Tops the List of Companies Most Impersonated by Scammers, FTC Says
CNET· 3 hours agoAccording to new data from the Federal Trade Commission, Best Buy, including its tech support brand...
2 charged after scamming woman out of thousands
WOOD via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoOn May 17, deputies with the Ionia County Sheriff’s Office began investigating wire fraud involving a 72-year-old Easton Township woman. The sheriff’s...
Beware of messages from “Geek Squad.”
The Verge· 7 hours agoThe Federal Trade Commission says Best Buy and its Geek Squad topped the list of most frequently impersonated companies by scammers in 2023. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice.
Beware: These Are the Brands Scammers Impersonate the Most
PC Magazine· 5 hours agoBe on the lookout for sketchy offers from Best Buy, its Geek Squad division, and Amazon, as they are...
Athens woman threatened with jail by fake cop sends scammers $30,000
Gannett via AOL· 13 hours agoAn Athens woman recently fell for a common telephone scam in which someone impersonating a law enforcement officer threatens his victim with jail time for failing to appear ...
2 men accused of scamming woman out of $40,000 by posing as ‘federal agents’
MLive.com· 3 hours agoTwo Illinois men were arrested after police say they scammed an Ionia County woman out of thousands...
It Can Be Hard to Recover From "Recovery" Scams
Motley Fool via Yahoo Finance· 14 hours agoBut engaging with these scams will only further your losses. Read on for tips for how to spot and avoid fraudulent recovery offers. Spotting a Scam While...
