FTC Coronavirus Update

March 17, 2021 Visit FTC.gov/Coronavirus for more information. In this bulletin: Scam email says FTC Chairwoman Rebecca Slaughter is sending Coronavirus money Updated Coronavirus (COVID-19) consumer complaint data Scam email says FTC Chairwoman Rebecca Slaughter is sending Coronavirus money Earlier this year, we told you that scammers were lying and saying the FTC is sending people Coronavirus relief money. Now we're seeing a new version of the phishing email scam that looks like it's from our Acting Chairwoman, Rebecca Slaughter. The Acting Chairwoman didn't email you. Scammers who spoofed her email did. Updated Coronavirus (COVID-19) consumer complaint data Today, the FTC published its latest edition of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Consumer Complaint Data on its FTC COVID-19 and Stimulus Reports dashboard. Select a state from the map on the dashboard to view data by state. As of March 16, 2021: 388,637 Overall Reports $372.63M Total Fraud Loss $326 Median Fraud Loss The Federal Trade Commission continues its work protecting consumers, providing guidance to businesses, and protecting competition in the marketplace throughout the pandemic. Read more at ftc.gov/coronavirus. SUBSCRIBER SERVICES:  Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

 

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