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Latest in Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024, FTC says. Here's how to protect yourself

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  • Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024, FTC says. Here's how to protect yourself

    Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment fraud in 2024, up 24% from 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
    CNBC - 9h

  • How to protect yourself as fraud losses hit $12.5 billion in 2024

    A new FTC report reveals a sharp rise in fraud losses, with 2.6 million consumers reporting scams in 2024. With financial fraud surging, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares how to ...
    CBS News - 2d

  • Protecting yourself from tax identity theft

    Karla Dennis is an enrolled tax agent with KDA Incorporated, a tax strategy business. She joined CBS News to discuss how to protect yourself from someone stealing your identity and filing a tax ...
    CBS News - 4d

  • How to protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning as travel ramps up

    As Americans travel for spring break getaways, some may face an invisible danger – carbon monoxide poisoning. It could be a risk at hotels or vacation rentals. National consumer correspondent ...
    CBS News - 1d
  • White House crypto czar says public has 'lost out on over $17 billion'

    White House crypto czar says public has 'lost out on over $17 billion'

    Crypto czar David Sacks argued taxpayers have lost out on billions because earlier administrations never took advantage of bitcoin in the government's possession.
    ABC News - Mar. 7
  • The government wants your data — here’s how to protect your privacy

    The government wants your data — here’s how to protect your privacy

    If we don’t protect tech sovereignty today, we are going to regret it tomorrow.
    The Hill - 6d

  • 7 ways to safeguard your money as the Trump administration weakens consumer protections

    The onus is on Americans to wage their own fights against scams, rip-offs and bad deals.
    MarketWatch - 2d

  • Tesla’s stock has lost its ‘Trump bump.’ Here’s the latest bad news.

    Tesla’s stock is sinking after another month of bad China sales. Elon Musk has now lost about $7 billion in his stake since the election.
    MarketWatch - 4d
  • Noncompete Agreements Are Sticking Around—but Be Careful How You Use Them

    Noncompete Agreements Are Sticking Around—but Be Careful How You Use Them

    The FTC’s new Joint Labor Task Force is investigating noncompetes, no-poach agreements, and restrictive hiring contracts. Here’s how to stay compliant.
    Inc. - 2d

  • Binance secures ‘largest investment ever’ in crypto as Abu Dhabi’s MGX pledges $2 billion

    Emirati state-owned investment firm MGX announced a $2 billion investment into Binance, marking the cryptocurrency exchange's first institutional investment.
    CNBC - 2d

  • Chaos around Social Security sparks anxiety about scams

    “Hang up, ignore the messages and report any scam attempts,” advocate says.
    MarketWatch - 1d

  • Salesforce pledges to invest $1 billion in Singapore over five years in AI push

    Salesforce on Wednesday announced plans to invest $1 billion in Singapore over the next five years.
    CNBC - 3d

  • FTC reverses course, says it has resources to pursue Amazon deceptive practices case

    The FTC said it will meet the deadlines for its Amazon Prime deceptive practices case, hours after requesting a delay due to resource constraints.
    CNBC - 2d
  • $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds to expire soon: How to claim your money

    $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds to expire soon: How to claim your money

    The IRS warns that an estimated $1 billion in tax refunds from the 2021 tax year may become the property of the U.S. Treasury if over 1.1 million Americans do not file their tax returns by April ...
    The Hill - 4d

  • Spotify says it paid $10 billion in royalties in 2024 — but only 4% of its artists make a living

    The music-streaming giant has long been the target of criticism from artists about paltry payments, but said it doled out record royalties last year.
    MarketWatch - 3d
  • Don't click on road toll texts. FBI issues fresh warning about the smishing scam

    Don't click on road toll texts. FBI issues fresh warning about the smishing scam

    The FBI is warning Americans not to respond to scam road toll collection texts after receiving more than 2,000 complaints this month
    ABC News - 2d

  • New York AG announces bill to protect consumers from scams after Trump hobbles CFPB

    With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau frozen, consumers will have to rely on their state AGs and regulators when they have complaints.
    CNBC - 2d

  • With more Americans looking for new jobs, here's how to get ahead

    A LinkedIn survey found that 54% of U.S. workers want to change jobs in 2025. Career expert Catherine Fisher shares strategies to stand out in a competitive market.
    CBS News - 5d
  • Here's How Much Remedy Is Spending On Its Upcoming Games

    Here's How Much Remedy Is Spending On Its Upcoming Games

    Finnish game developer Remedy has published its annual report for 2024 , and included in the document is the disclosure of how much money the company is spending on its upcoming games. This is ...
    GameSpot - 2d

  • How Mississippi State basketball's loss to Missouri impacts March Madness bracket predictions

    Mississippi State basketball lost by 12 points to Missouri in the SEC tournament. Here's how it could impact the March Madness bracket.
    Yahoo Sports - 1d

  • Here's what to know about Social Security's new overpayment rule

    The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.
    CBS News - 5d

  • Gold investing pros and cons to know as the price rises

    Gold's price is on the rise. Is it still worth it to invest in the precious metal? Here are the pros and cons.
    CBS News - 5d

  • UK minister in ‘active discussions’ with pension funds to invest more in private markets

    Torsten Bell says government is ‘encouraging, not instigating’ investment in wider range of assets
    Financial Times - 4d

  • Amid stock market uncertainty, here are 3 ways to protect your money now

    Looking for effective ways to protect your money right now? Here are three savings accounts to consider opening.
    CBS News - 2d
  • From Maid to Mortgage Mogul: How Patty Arvielo Built a Billion-Dollar Lending Empire

    From Maid to Mortgage Mogul: How Patty Arvielo Built a Billion-Dollar Lending Empire

    Patty Arvielo built her company, New American Funding, to weather uncertainty and she still finds time to pay it forward.
    Inc. - 4d
  • Here's why banks don't want the CFPB to disappear

    Here's why banks don't want the CFPB to disappear

    For years, American financial companies have fought the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — the chief U.S. consumer finance watchdog — in the courts and media, portraying the agency as ...
    NBC News - 5d
  • Taliban insist Afghan women's rights are protected as UN says bans cannot be ignored

    Taliban insist Afghan women's rights are protected as UN says bans cannot be ignored

    The Taliban say Afghan women live in security with their rights protected
    ABC News - Mar. 8

  • Why a gold investment makes sense (even with inflation dropping)

    Inflation dropped in February, according to a new report. Here's why a gold investment could be worth it anyway.
    CBS News - 3d

  • LinkedIn co-founder has known Elon Musk for years. Here’s what he says Americans don’t understand about the Tesla CEO.

    Elon Musk takes a hammer-and-nail approach to everything, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman says.
    MarketWatch - 4d
  • EPA Cancels $20 Billion in Climate Grants

    EPA Cancels $20 Billion in Climate Grants

    Here is what we know about the billions in funds that have led to federal investigations, lawsuits and frozen bank accounts for climate nonprofit groups.
    The New York Times - 3d

  • Tech megacaps lose over $750 billion in market cap in worst day for Nasdaq since 2022

    The seven most valuable tech companies lost more than $750 billion in market value on Monday
    CNBC - 5d

  • Here’s how Tesla, ‘DJT’ and other Trump trades have fared since the inauguration

    Shares of Tesla and Trump Media, which were seen as major beneficiaries of a Trump presidency, have lost nearly 50% since Inauguration Day.
    MarketWatch - 5d

  • Apple and Nvidia led Monday’s $750 billion tech wreck. How to play the aftermath.

    Trump’s policy moves are causing angst. But one analyst says the broader AI thesis is still intact, and he names Tesla and Microsoft among big potential winners.
    MarketWatch - 5d
  • How consumers can protect their finances as federal safeguards crumble

    How consumers can protect their finances as federal safeguards crumble

    As the Trump administration looks to neuter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, advocates urge borrowers to step up their own defenses around their money.
    NBC News - 4d

  • FTC seeks delay in Amazon trial, citing recent cuts in staff, budget

    Lawyer for the Federal Trade Commission says agency needs to seek trial delay in case against Amazon due to staffing and budgetary challenges.
    CBS News - 2d

  • ‘We are facing an epidemic of demoralization,’ says happiness expert—here’s how to fight that feeling

    We often mistake demoralization for depression, but it's distinct. "It often appears first, as a warning sign," says Stephanie Harrison, author of "The New Happy."
    CNBC - 10h

  • How bad could the North Sea tanker collision be for the environment?

    An environmental group in the U.K. says the North Sea tanker collision could become a "disaster in really important protected areas."
    CBS News - 4d

  • Shoe designer Sophia Webster shares how she climbed to the top of an industry

    Sophia Webster's designs have been worn by Beyonce, J. Lo and Rihanna. Her eponymous luxury shoe brand is part of an industry valued that was $43 billion dollars in 2024. Dana Jacobson sat down ...
    CBS News - 9h
  • LGBTQ groups call on Democrats to 'do more' to protect their rights

    LGBTQ groups call on Democrats to 'do more' to protect their rights

    LGBTQ rights groups are asking the Democratic Party to “do more” to protect the rights of gay and transgender Americans in the face of threats from the Trump administration and a growing divide ...
    The Hill - 5d

  • Here’s how ‘DOGE’ cuts, safety fears and a slowing economy are combining to hurt airlines

    American Airlines now sees a much bigger Q1 loss, and Southwest said less government travel hurt revenue.
    MarketWatch - 4d
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