Scams

Scams & Fraud

FTC Seeks Public Input on Impersonation Ads Online

On October 29, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced it is exploring additional ways to help protect consumers from online ads that impersonate well-known businesses or government agencies. The FTC is seeking…

· Federal Trade Commission

Investing

SEC Charges Two Entities in $130 Million Fraud Scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission charged two foreign-operated, Colorado-incorporated entities, BG Wealth Sharing Ltd and DSJ Exchange Pty Ltd, for a fraud scheme that raised over $130 million from investors…

· Securities and Exchange Commission

Taxes

IRS Encourages Year-Round Tax Planning for Easier Filing

On October 23, the Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers to take simple steps now to make filing easier and avoid tax-time surprises next year. IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano stated, "Taxpayers…

· Internal Revenue Service