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FTC says social media scams are on rise

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Billions lost to scams: FTC data shows social media the biggest threat to your money
Americans lost billions of dollars to scammers last year, and investigators say the biggest danger isn’t coming from phone calls or emails anymore.

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Techlicious · 3h
FTC reveals social media investment scams stole $1.1 billion in 2025
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Americans lost $2.1 billion to social media scams last year, 8 times more than in 2020. Facebook alone cost users more than texts and emails combined
ConsumerAffairs · 1d
Social media scams are costing Americans billions as fraud shifts online
Americans reported losing $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, the highest losses tied to any contact method.

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Disabled veteran speaks out after losing more than $170K in social media scam
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FTC releases new scam data
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thetechedvocate.org · 8h
The Rise of Social Media Scams: A Deep Dive into the $2.1 Billion Crisis
Investment scams have emerged as the primary type of fraud, racking up about $1.1 billion in losses, which accounts for over half of the total reported scams.

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$2.1 billion lost to social media scams as online fraud surges nationwide
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A third of all scam victims were hit by social media fraud — and losses are in the billions of dollars: FTC
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FTC Gets Green Light for BOTS Act Lawsuit Against Reseller of Taylor Swift Eras Tour Tickets & More

A reseller of tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and more concerts lost a bid to dismiss an FTC lawsuit that invokes the BOTS Act.
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FTC Says $2.1 Billion Was Lost to Scams Last Year—and Many Started the Same Way

Data from the Federal Trade Commission showed a reported total loss of $2.1 billion in 2025, with an eightfold increase in social media scams since 2020. People have reportedly lo
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FTC settlement means refunds for some StubHub ticket buyers: What to know

The Federal Trade Commission alleged that StubHub failed on key days in 2025 to disclose the total ticket prices for events, violating the fees rule.
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Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky settles FTC case with $10M payment

Celsius founder Alexander Mashinsky is barred from promoting asset-related products under a new FTC settlement.
ConsumerAffairs
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FTC sues to halt alleged deceptive health insurance scheme

FTC alleges a nationwide telemarketing scheme deceived consumers into buying fake or inadequate health insurance plans A federal court has temporar
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FTC settlement with Express Scripts may reshape drug pricing

The Federal Trade Commission reached a landmark settlement with Express Scripts over allegations it inflated drug prices, particularly for insulin, to increase profits. The agreement bans practices that favored higher-cost drugs for rebates, requires out ...
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The Federal Agency Coming for Gender-Affirming Care

A series of new hires and investigations at the FTC appear to focus on penalizing gender-affirming care for minors—and those who speak in favor of it.
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FTC reaches preliminary settlement with US Anesthesia Partners

The Federal Trade Commission has reached an agreement in principle with U.S. Anesthesia Partners over allegations brought against the company in 2023, claiming that it violated antitrust laws by engaging in a scheme to consolidate anesthesia services in Texas.
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US FTC settles case against anesthesia company

By Jody Godoy April 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is settling its case against a private equity portfolio company it says was used to buy up anesthesiology practices and raise prices in Texas,
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FTC settlement and new GLP-1 launches reshape drug access

A landmark FTC settlement with Express Scripts aims to curb inflated drug prices, cap insulin costs, and boost transparency, potentially saving patients billions. At the same time, Novo Nordisk is rolling out oral Ozempic and seeking label expansions to ...

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