Florida realtor discovers her property listed on Facebook as a fake rental. As FTC reports $65M lost, here’s what landlords and renters should know

The townhouse she was selling suddenly appeared for rent on Facebook — except she wasn’t the one renting it out.
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FTC reports surge of social media scams amid COVID-19 pandemic

LOS ANGELES - There has been a spike in complaints about scams originating on social media, especially Facebook and Instagram, amidst the boom of online shopping during the pandemic, according to the ...
JD Supra

FTC reports to Congress on National Do Not Call Registry

Recently, the FTC published its biennial report to Congress on the National Do Not Call Registry for fiscal year (FY) 2025, as required under the Do-Not-Call Registry Fee Extension Act of 2007. The ...
South Carolina Public Radio

FTC seeks public input on unfair or deceptive fees in rental housing

Renters now have a chance to report unfair or hidden housing fees to the FTC, which is exploring rules to prevent renters and entities from misleading consumers.
WSPA

Don’t fall for fake IRS calls claiming you owe back taxes

(WXIN/WTTV) – The Federal Trade Commission reports a spike in phone calls from scammers claiming to be from the IRS and telling potential victims they owe back taxes. According to the FTC, the scam ...
MarketWatch

FTC Release: FTC Issues Second Report to Congress on its Work to Fight Ransomware and other Cyberattacks

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. The Federal Trade Commission issued a second report to Congress detailing the agency's efforts to fight against ...