FTC Identity Theft Returns 
Finextra
JUNE 26, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alone documented nearly 266,000 cases of online shopping and negative review scams in 2023. This type of fraud can lead to financial losses, identity theft, and reputational damage for both individuals and organizations. Problem 1: Mistrust in Sellers. Problem 2: Mistrust in Buyers.
Finextra
JUNE 26, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alone documented nearly 266,000 cases of online shopping and negative review scams in 2023. This type of fraud can lead to financial losses, identity theft, and reputational damage for both individuals and organizations. Problem 1: Mistrust in Sellers. Problem 2: Mistrust in Buyers.
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PYMNTS
MAY 21, 2020
Identity theft is also a constant fraud threat, with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stating that more than 650,57o cases of identity theft were reported in 2019. million total fraud incidents last year, and also set a new record for the highest amount of identity theft cases in any year in history.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
The federal agency said it shut down websites where consumers could buy “fake financial and other documents – such as pay stubs, income tax forms, and medical statements – which can be used to facilitate identity theft, tax fraud, and other crimes,” according to an FTC statement. Simmons was ordered to pay $15,000.
National Merchants Association
AUGUST 5, 2022
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), credit card fraud is the second-most prevalent type of identity theft. The FTC received more than 88,000 credit card fraud reports in 2021. Their social media connections give you a low-cost, high-return approach to advertising.
National Merchants Association
AUGUST 5, 2022
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), credit card fraud is the second-most prevalent type of identity theft. The FTC received more than 88,000 credit card fraud reports in 2021. Their social media connections give you a low-cost, high-return approach to advertising.
National Merchants Association
AUGUST 5, 2022
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), credit card fraud is the second-most prevalent type of identity theft. The FTC received more than 88,000 credit card fraud reports in 2021. Their social media connections give you a low-cost, high-return approach to advertising.
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