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Scams and Fraud Prevention

Preventing scams and fraud through verification and reporting, involving entities like the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission.

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Feb 6, 2026

What legal recourses and consumer protections exist for victims of conspiracy‑linked financial fraud?

Victims of have a layered set of remedies: federal enforcement and complaint portals through the FTC and CFPB that can investigate, seek redress, and distribute refunds; state attorneys general and ne...

Feb 6, 2026

How can consumers safely verify claims and avoid scams like F.L.A.M.B.Y 2.0?

Scammers keep changing their names and scripts, but basic defenses – pause, verify, report – work every time: don’t act on pressure, insist on independent verification, and put official enforcement to...