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.
2026 Trafficking in Persons Report: Summary
U.S. Department of State | The State Department has released the 2026 Trafficking in Persons report. The report includes a section focused on the use of trafficking victims as forced labor to commit financial scams against Americans.
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.