FTC Moves to Hold Tech Accountable for Impersonation Scams
Bloomberg Law | The FTC is developing a new rule that could hold social media, marketplace, and search platforms accountable for enabling and amplifying impersonation fraud.
FTC Report: Protecting Older Consumers 2025–2026
Federal Trade Commission | Scams and fraud target all ages, but hit consumers over 60 particularly hard. In its annual report to Congress, the FTC estimates the overall cost of fraud to older adults in 2025 could be as high as $119.5 billion.
Operation Shamrock Helps Georgia Return Stolen Crypto to Fraud Victim
The GBI, in partnership with Operation Shamrock, investigated the case and coordinated with the Georgia Attorney General’s office to recover the stolen crypto and return it to the victim.
Investigation Exposing Billion-Dollar, China-Linked Scam Centers Targeting Americans
Press Release: The Select Committee on China has released a new investigation exposing a China-linked scam center network that has defrauded Americans of at least $10 billion annually.
Singapore Police Force and Banks Disrupt 500+ Ongoing Scams
Singapore Police Force | In a joint operation with five major banks, the Singapore Police Force Anti-Scam Centre used robotic process automation (RPA) for upstream detection of potential scam victims.
2025 FBI Internet Crime Report
According to the FBI, internet crime losses exceeded $20.9 billion in 2025, a 26% increase over 2024. Investment-related fraud had the highest losses, followed by business email compromise, and tech support scams.
Paid by Seniors: Stopping the Surge of International Scams
US Senate Special Committee on Aging | The hearing highlights large-scale online fraud operations that steal billions from Americans and discusses solutions to address them.
New California Innovation Council and AI Initiatives
CA.gov | Governor Gavin Newsom has named Erin West, founder of Operation Shamrock, to the California Innovation Council’s Countering Tech Fraud working group.
New Scam Center Strike Force Battles Crypto Investment Fraud
U.S. Department of Justice | Strike Force teams focus on identifying, pursuing, and bringing key leaders to justice and preventing U.S. infrastructure from being weaponized against American citizens.
California Cracks Down on Crypto Kiosk Operators
CA.gov | California has taken action against multiple crypto kiosk operators for violations including excessive fees and exceeding the state’s $1,000 daily transaction limit.
Chairman of Prince Group Indicted for Operating Scam Compounds
US DOJ Press Release | Chairman of Prince Group indicted for operating Cambodian forced-labor compounds engaged in crypto scams. DOJ files forfeiture action against about $15 billion in Bitcoin.
Myanmar scam centres booming despite crackdown, using Musk’s Starlink
The New Indian Express (AFP) | Despite a crackdown that was supposed to shut down Myanmar scam centers, they’re growing — and Starlink’s presence in the compounds has increased.
List of U.S. Secret Service Field Offices
Report scams to your local field office. Cyber Fraud Task Forces work to prevent, detect, and mitigate cyber-enabled financial crimes, leading to arrests and convictions.
FBI Internet Crime Report 2024
FBI | The annual IC3 report includes data from 859,532 complaints of suspected internet crime and details reported losses of $16+ billion — a 33% increase over 2023.
Types of Fraud
Investor.gov | Whether you are a first-time investor or have been investing for many years, here are some basic facts you should know about different types of fraud and scams.
Checklist: Investment Fraud Red Flags
Investor.gov | Can you spot the warning signs of investment fraud? Protect your investments and avoid scams using this list of red flags.
Let’s Talk About Relationship Scams
2025 | Investor.gov | Have you received a message from someone you don’t know? An unsolicited job offer, a wrong number, or an unknown DM. Be wary: It could be a scammer.
FTC: How To Avoid Imposter Scams
Federal Trade Commission | Imposter scams come in many varieties but work the same way: A scammer pretends to be someone, then tries to get you to send them money.