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  2. Fraud and scams cost consumers a record $10 billion in ... - AOL

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    People who reported a romance scam claimed total losses of $1.3 billion in 2022, according to another FTC alert. The median reported loss then for an online romance scam was $4,400.

  3. Here's What to Do When You’re a Fraud or Scam Victim - AOL

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    Fraud alerts are free and last 90 days or seven years, depending on which type of alert you choose. To reach the three nationwide credit bureaus, just visit their website or give one of them a ...

  4. 8 ways to spot personal loan scams - AOL

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    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates losses to consumer fraud in 2023 amounted to more than $10 billion. The largest contributor was investment scams, but personal loan scams were also in ...

  5. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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    The internet can be a fun place to interact with people and gain info, however, it can also be a dangerous place if you don't know what you're doing. Many times, these scams initiate from an unsolicited email. If you do end up getting any suspicious or fraudulent emails, make sure you immediately delete the message or mark it as spam.

  6. Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act

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    The Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act ( Pub. L. 103–297) is a federal law in the United States aimed at protecting consumers from telemarketing deception and abuse. The act is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission.

  7. Bank account alerts to help protect your money - AOL

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    Here are eight to consider switching on. 1. Low balance alert. Low balance alerts let you know when your bank account balance drops to a predetermined amount, which could be $20, $500 or another ...

  8. Robocall - Wikipedia

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    Robocall. A robocall is a phone call that uses a computerized autodialer to deliver a pre-recorded message, as if from a robot. Robocalls are often associated with political and telemarketing phone campaigns, but can also be used for public service, emergency announcements, or scammers.

  9. Franchise fraud - Wikipedia

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    Franchise fraud in U.S. federal law. The FBI website states: "pyramid schemes — also referred to as franchise fraud or chain referral schemes — are marketing and investment frauds in which an individual is offered a distributorship or franchise to market a particular product. The real profit is earned, not by the sale of the product, but by ...

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