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Isn’t there a No Call Registry? Here’s why you’re getting so many spam calls, texts

From fake delivery alerts to phony bank fraud notices, phone scams are becoming more common each year. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) operates the “National Do Not Call Registry,” a list of phone ...
WPXI

Warning: Have you received a call from this 877 number? It's a scam!

Scammers are using fake caller ID information to trick Americans into thinking they’re from the FTC — the government agency where people are urged to report scam phone calls. The bad guys can fake the ...
WRAL

FTC Report shows older Americans losing billions more to scams

Older Americans are losing more money than ever to scams, according to a new Federal Trade Commission report to Congress, with losses climbing sharply over the past four years. The FTC’s 2024–2025 ...
11Alive

Here's the best way to report scam calls, if you're hoping for justice

The Waco Police Department spread an alert Tuesday from the U.S. Marshals Service, warning of multiple nationwide imposter scams perpetrated by individuals pretending to be marshals, court officers ...
Claiborne Progress

Scam Alert: What Residents Are Seeing Right Now

Be vigilant against sophisticated fraud schemes targeting communities nationwide Scam attempts have increased sharply over ...

Police in Chicago are warning residents of new trick to try and steal their banking info. How to protect yourself and your loved ones

Police in a Chicago suburb are warning people about a scam that involves spoofed phone numbers and claims of drug charges — ...