Americans reported losing $3.5 billion to imposter scams last year, according to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data released today, June 15, 2026. Imposter scams are schemes where fraudsters pose as ...

Government imposter scams were the most-reported scam in 2025 for the ninth year in a row, according to the Federal Trade Commission. You can view News 8 headlines in the video player above. Reports ...

While 80% of the 1 million reports of imposter scams involved no monetary loss, the other 20% reported losing $3.5 billion collectively, according to the FTC. Business impersonators got away with $1 ...

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned that Americans lost $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, with reported losses nearly tripling since 2020. Imposter scams were also the most reported ...

A new report shares eye-opening statistics about the prevalence of imposter scams, highlighting the importance of being aware of the most common scams so you could keep more cash in your wallet.

Falling for a scam can come with significant financial loss. Clicking on the wrong link or trusting the wrong caller can expose your personal information – and drain your bank account. How much money ...

Imposter syndrome is everywhere. Three-quarters of business leaders admit to feeling like frauds despite their accomplishments. Students, mid-level managers, and CEOs all report the same nagging fear: ...

WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission has released new data showing that people reported losing $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, with losses increasing nearly three times since 2020.