Rossen Reports: Top brands targeted by scammers
Scammers are increasingly impersonating major companies like PayPal, Amazon and Best Buy's Geek Squad to trick consumers into parting with their money, according to the FTC.
Scammers are increasingly impersonating major companies like PayPal, Amazon and Best Buy's Geek Squad to trick consumers into parting with their money, according to the FTC.
Scammers are increasingly impersonating major companies like PayPal, Amazon and Best Buy's Geek Squad to trick consumers into parting with their money, according to the FTC.
A Federal Trade Commission report highlights the top companies being impersonated by scammers, with PayPal, Amazon and Best Buy's Geek Squad leading the list.
Scammers often claim your account is suspended or that there's an unauthorized charge, urging you to click on malicious links.
Best Buy's Geek Squad is the most impersonated, with fake emails claiming a service renewal you never signed up for.
The FTC notes that the biggest financial losses come from fake Publishers Clearing House and Microsoft scams, with $60 million lost to fake Microsoft scams in 2023 alone.
To protect yourself, verify any suspicious claims by contacting the company through a number from its official website, or by logging into your account to check for messages there.
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