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FDIC Consumer News

FDIC Consumer News is the FDIC's monthly newsletter to consumers, providing practical guidance on how to become a smarter, safer user of financial services, including helpful hints, quick tips, and common-sense strategies to protect and stretch your hard-earned dollars.

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June 2025

Bank Impersonation Scams and Fake Banks

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Did you know that, according to information recently published by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), consumers reported losing $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024. The second highest category of reported losses came from imposter scams.

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Article	Publication Date Sort ascending
Wondering If Your Deposits Are Fully Insured?	May 2020
Is Digital Banking for Me?	April 2020
COVID-19 and Your Financial Health	March 2020
Scammers Pretending to be the FDIC	March 2020
How Does the FDIC Protect Consumers?	February 2020
Thinking About Upcoming College Expenses?	January 2020
What You Should Know About Gift Cards	December 2019
Business Cents: Making Sense of Small Business Expenses	November 2019
Banking at the Speed of Technology	October 2019
Is the Money on My Prepaid Card FDIC-Insured?	September 2019
Beware of Fake Checks	August 2019
Youth Money Management Goes Hand-in-Hand With Youth Employment	May 2019
Protecting Seniors from Financial Abuse	April 2019
Rewards Cards - Minimize the Pitfalls, Maximize the Benefits	March 2019
America Saves Week	February 2019
Considering Buying a New Vehicle? Know This!	February 2019
Tax Season and Your Refund Options	January 2019
Time to Take a New Look at Your Money Habits	December 2018
Shopping Online During the Holidays?	November 2018
What You Need to Know About Credit and Debit Card Billing Issues	October 2018

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Last Updated: December 5, 2024