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Cada año, la FTC analiza detenidamente la cantidad de reportes de fraude que las personas realizan en nuestra Red Centinela del Consumidor. De hecho, durante el 2019, se reportaron más de 3.2 millones de fraudes a la FTC por parte de ustedes, los consumidores. Hemos leído lo que nos han informado y hemos calculado las cifras. Esto es lo que nos informaron en 2019.

  • Las estafas de impostores fue el tipo de fraude más reportado a la Red Centinela durante el 2019. Las personas informaron haber perdido más de $667 millones con impostores que, generalmente fingían estar llamando desde el gobierno o un negocio reconocido, o con un interés sentimental o pretendiendo ser un miembro de la familia con una emergencia. Aquellas personas que perdieron dinero, informaron mayoritariamente que pagaron a los estafadores con una tarjeta de regalo.
     
  • Los impostores del Seguro Social fueron la principal estafa de impostores del gobierno reportada. Hubo 166,190 reportes de estafas de impostores del Seguro Social, y el promedio de pérdidas individuales fue de $1,500.
     
  • Las personas reportaron que las llamadas telefónicas fueron la vía principal por la que fueron contactadas por los estafadores. Si bien, la mayoría de las personas  i ndicaron haber colgado ese tipo de llamadas, quienes perdieron dinero informaron haber perdido un promedio de $1,000 en el 2019.

Además de estas estadísticas, quizás te estás preguntando qué sucede cuando se reportan estafas y otros asuntos de interés del consumidor a la FTC. Bueno, debido a tus reportes, la FTC y sus colegas a cargo del cumplimiento de las leyes penales pueden investigar a los individuos y compañías que engañan a las personas para obtener dinero. Tus reportes ayudan a construir y presentar esos casos, lo que también nos ayuda a hacer cumplir las leyes que detienen las estafas y otras prácticas comerciales deshonestas que se apropian del dinero de las personas.

 

De hecho, durante el 2019, las acciones legales de la FTC permitieron el reembolso de más de $232 millones a personas que perdieron dinero por estas estafas. Más de 1.9 millones de personas cobraron cheques enviados por la FTC. Y, en los últimos cuatro años, las personas han cobrado más de mil millones de dólares en cheques de reembolso de la FTC. Es decir, dinero real de vuelta a los bolsillos de las personas.

 

De modo que, si has identificado una estafa, infórmanos en ftc.gov/queja. Si necesitas más información acerca de los principales fraudes de 2019, visita ftc.gov/impostores, y ftc.gov/tarjetasderegalo.

 

¿Tienes curiosidad por explorar los datos de la Red Centinela del Consumidor, o simplemente quieres saber qué sucede en tu estado? Mira este nuevo video (en inglés) para aprender cómo hacerlo.

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El propósito de este blog y su sección de comentarios es informar a los lectores acerca de la actividad de la Comisión Federal de Comercio (FTC) y compartir información con los lectores para ayudarlos a evitar, reportar y recuperarse del fraude, las estafas y las malas prácticas comerciales. Valoramos sus opiniones, ideas e inquietudes y alentamos los comentarios. Pero tenga presente que este es un blog que está bajo moderación. Revisamos todos los comentarios antes de publicarlos y no publicaremos comentarios que no cumplan con nuestra política de comentarios. Esperamos que los comentaristas traten a los redactores del blog y entre sí con respeto.

  • No publicaremos comentarios fuera de tema, comentarios idénticos y repetidos, ni ningún comentario que incluya promociones de venta.
  • No publicaremos comentarios que incluyan mensajes vulgares, ataques personales que mencionen nombres, o términos ofensivos dirigidos contra personas o grupos específicos.
  • No publicaremos amenazas, declaraciones difamatorias, ni sugerencias que alienten actividades ilegales.
  • No publicaremos comentarios que incluyan información personal, como números de Seguro Social, números de cuentas, domicilios residenciales y de email. Para presentar un reporte detallado sobre una estafa, visite ReporteFraude.ftc.gov.

No editamos los comentarios para eliminar el contenido objetable, así que asegúrese de que su comentario no contenga ninguno de los contenidos mencionados anteriormente. Los comentarios publicados en este blog pasarán a ser de dominio público. Para proteger su privacidad y la de otras personas, por favor, no incluya información personal. Las opiniones de los comentarios publicados en este blog pertenecen exclusivamente a los individuos que las expresan. No pertenecen a la Comisión Federal de Comercio (FTC) ni representan sus puntos de vista.

Aperdmendez
January 24, 2020
Reflexión....... No todo lo brillante es oro, nadie da nada sin querer algo a cambio ,sospecha de aquellos que con palabras y promesas te quieren ayudar ,sólo confía en Dios y en tu buen juicio .
don't answer any
January 23, 2020
I have a habit of not answering any call without caller ID or message on my answering machine.
superfine
January 23, 2020

En respuesta a por don't answer any

Yes, that is best way as same as we did too!
Don't use your…
January 27, 2020

En respuesta a por don't answer any

Yes we do
Oldmantootired
January 27, 2020

En respuesta a por don't answer any

Shame things go on like this. Had to unlearn my habits and now ignore unknowns.
Gina
January 29, 2020
Hola quería saber que debo hacer si recibí una de estas llamadas y Di mi primer nombre y los 4 ultimos digitos del Seguro, eso fue todo porque cuando me pidió confirmarlos sospeche y colgué pero ya había dado esta información, que debo hacer además de poner la queja online ? Esta es información suficiente para estos estafadores? Agradecería recomendaciones gracias
bvranch
January 23, 2020
constantly getting calls about credit cards (lowering interest rates, calls saying they are Apple, calling about problems with my computer, I do not have an Apple) Also get calls referring to social security
Mabs
January 27, 2020

En respuesta a por bvranch

Received 5 messages from Apple Inc. Telling me to press 1 to speak to a representative or 2 to hang up. Didn't answer the messages as I don't own any apple products. Also was left a message saying my service from local gas and electric company would be shut off in 45 minutes, if I didn't respond. Didn't see message until next day, service still on.
CJ
February 11, 2020

En respuesta a por Mabs

A call from Apple Inc. is a scam. They'll tell you that your iCloud account security has been breached and try to walk you thru how to fix your network security breach by trying to have access to your Apple device and have you install a new encryption card.
Jubooh
February 04, 2020

En respuesta a por bvranch

I am having this same problem. Some keep calling every 11 minutes. I have pretty much stopped answering any phone calls except those numbers I know.
soberman
January 23, 2020
Thank you for helping with this massive problem. :)
Maverick
January 23, 2020
Receives calls saying that I owe on a credit card account. I have BLOCKED all the numbers, but my voicemail will pick up the message if the call leaves one. I even received a call the number coming from my local county sheriff's office. He said he had documents that he was going to deliver to my home. When I called his number back, it was the fax machine number from the Sheriff office
Combat Veteran 46016
January 25, 2020

En respuesta a por Maverick

The same thing has happened to me2009-2019. It's a phantom debt collector scheme of some sort. More info can be found on this FTC website. Write the information down, and file a complaint. That is what I did, and have continued to do. The anniversary of the last call is in a week. This year I am better prepared for the callers.
Pyrtle
January 23, 2020
Get a phone call everyday phone shows scammer likely I don't answer
Cebreyna
January 23, 2020
Lately receiving calls about my power to be shut off due to non payment when I have automatic debit every month.
SoDidI
January 24, 2020

En respuesta a por Cebreyna

same thing. Caller said utility needed to verify my account by getting the the sum of my last auto debit. Because i hadnt replied to a notice ( i never got, it), the power would be shut off immediately. I still dont see what they achieved by this scam. A door to door person was asking the same thing last summer
Pokey
January 28, 2020
why cant we get these jerks to stop? Now they are going thru numbers in my land line spoofing my friends numbers and calling at 5AM to 630 AM! IM GETTING SICK OF THIS! YOU HAVE TO DO MORE THAN WRITE A REPORT! THIS HAS TO STOP
Steve FDon't u…
January 23, 2020
The phone scammers have gotten more sophisticated lately. They often use a fake name or business when robo calling. I use a cell phone with an old number with an out-of-state area code. Virtually all robo calls with that area code are scammers so I never answer them.
Jack B.
January 24, 2020
It seems like I am in good company! I get calls all the time, I do not answer them if I do not know the numbers or the names. This person calls himself "UNKNOWN" I will not talk to this person since I do not know him/her/or alien.
Millie
January 24, 2020
On 1/23 /2020 receive a call I didn’t answer so then let this voice mail FSA back is 424-270-0089 the reason you have received his phone call from our department is to inform you that there's a legal enforcement action filed on your social security number for fraudulent activity so before this matter goes to the state courthouse and before you get arrested if you need any information or have any question kindly call us back at 424-270-0089 thank you…” please help just I call
Sahel
January 24, 2020

En respuesta a por Millie

I just had that call, I was stupid enough to respond to them and give them my SIN, but when they asked me to go to Sephora and get gift cards and give them the numbers I figured this is stupid. Dont answer them ever.
lulu
January 28, 2020

En respuesta a por Millie

I got that call also! I was ready to call back when my daughter said not to because she doesn't think social security calls people. If they want to get in touch with you, they'll probably send a letter?
Birdie
February 04, 2020

En respuesta a por Millie

I received 2 similar voicemails today 2/4/20 saying the same thing. The only difference is they have a different number. The calls say “_⁠_⁠_ action _⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_ on your _⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_ _⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_ number for fraudulent activity so before this matter goes to the state court house and before you get arrested if you need any information or have any _⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_ kindly call us back at 916-378-8641 thank you…”
none of your b…
January 24, 2020
I was getting calls from scammers all day long. I didn't answer the phone because I didn't recognize any of the numbers. Eventually the calls stopped. Now I get an occasional scam call and that's it (and I don't answer the occasional call either). The way to stop these calls is simply DO NOT ANSWER YOUR PHONE. The calls will stop.
hatethesecalls
January 28, 2020

En respuesta a por none of your b…

I'm a business - I get these robo calls all day long. I have to answer or I might actually miss a client.
Fiji
January 24, 2020
I received a call from my own phone number on the phone with that number.
Beta
January 24, 2020

En respuesta a por Fiji

That has happened to me several times, but I never answer the phone when I see it. They are probably cloning our numbers.
I want to stop…
June 01, 2020

En respuesta a por Beta

That's happened to us a few times, some family members even claimed they got a call from 'us'... they answered and nope, it was some bogus call and they didn't even listen to whatever it was about, they just got as far as "Hi, this is Brenda from..." *click*. It's called spoofing, unfortunately it's allowed to be done, and yes even by telemarketers. But since it's been getting used so much by scammers I'm thinking they need to make all spoofing illegal. And on top of that get rid of telemarketing all together cause who actually wants to get calls from telemarketers, seriously!?
Cate2z
February 19, 2020

En respuesta a por Fiji

I received a call from my own phone....caller ID said it was from my phone. Reported it to FTC.
MaryAnn
January 24, 2020
Welcome to retirement. Phone rings all day long: credit cards either better rates or there is a problem; arrest warrants - even for deceased family members; car warranty; social benefits; computer problems detected on their end. Call blocker doesn't work because the use local numbers as well as 800 numbers. Calls went from 8am to 8 pm to around the clock. When phone wakes you up at 4am, you have a family member in the hospital, your mind goes there - not another death in the middle of the night. Instead it's some jerk who doesn't speak English wanting to scam you. Tell me what good these phone inventions are???
Dan
January 24, 2020
I pick up the call and put it next to the cell phone while playing tunes off my iPhone list.
nonnie
January 24, 2020
Thank goodness for caller ID. I let message play through and then ignored. It DID NOT appear on my phone with the telephone number they gave me to call. Again I ignored call.
jtw777
January 24, 2020
I get all kinds of scam calls, but today I received a call about lowering my interest rate on credit cards. He tried his best to get my birthdate & last 4 of my SS number. He gave me a case # and a warrant #. He said his name was Erick Young & his badge # is dc12577. He said I would be arrested for fraud that happened in Texas. I live in NC. This call was unusual because he gave me his info. which I’m sure is fraudulent.
peggiejune
January 24, 2020
it amazes me that I keep getting phone calls with local phone numbers and people's names and the call is about either the electric company overcharging me and owes me a refund. Which is far from the truth, or a credit card company is lowering my credit card rate to 0% and I don't have any. These two scams are using real people's names and who knows whose telephone numbers. I get 3-6 calls a day from each
dglass4321
January 25, 2020
We just don't answer the phone unless the caller is identifiable in our phone number list. All our friend know this so basically, if we don't answer, we aren't home. Professionals are good about living messages so we aren't bothered with scammers or solar salesmen. I do think the recorded messages supposedly from Social Security, the IRS or Microsoft are funny and good for a chuckle.
Ginni
February 11, 2020

En respuesta a por dglass4321

I do too. Sometimes I play along with them by asking lots of questions and make them explain ever detail. When I got a call from a pretend Microsoft tech about my computer having viruses I asked the person what was my IP address. I told him if my computer was broadcasting errors then he must know my IP address. He hung up.
Don't use your…
January 25, 2020
I received a $2,800. check and instructions to purchase 3 $400. Gift cards from one Walmart and 3 more $400. cards from a different Walmart and spend $50. in products. $350 left was for me.
awh
February 27, 2020

En respuesta a por Don't use your…

Don't EVER fall for one of these scams. That check is completely worthless.
Maria0402
March 09, 2020

En respuesta a por Don't use your…

That's a common scam for "mystery shoppers". Once you deposit the check they'll stop pay it. Mystery shopping is a legit thing, but the average compensation is roughly $25 per assignment, and they never give money upfront.
Dwsandy
January 26, 2020
They're using a gimmick to get you to sign up for a car sticker from monster drink. Than they send you a check thru a delivery service. Checked it out also a scam. The check was listed as some company , whom I called and they were hacked. Check out , before acting.
teresa1
January 27, 2020
Received a call ‭ from +1 (469) 305-3352‬ Frisco, TX Claim to be the SS office and said my SS number has fraudulent activity Message said to call them immediately
Girasole
January 27, 2020
Three calls in a row from local area codes and name unavailable. Did not pick-up. The third call was from my own phone number showing my name. I did not pick-up. I find this so annoying. I understand by not picking up I am not feeding into the scam and hopefully, they will give up and move on to another poor unsuspecting party. Thank you for trying to stop this annoying intrusion on my privacy.
Gator
January 27, 2020
I never answer any phone call-land line or cel unless I know who is calling. However this doesn’t stop the calls. They still come in pretty much daily but less on weekends.
Scooter
January 27, 2020
I got a call today from 202-324-3000 on my reverse phone lookup said US Government with a weird address and the Washington DC. I reported it, never answered the call. I won't answer any call that I don't know the number for. They leave a message or I don't answer or respond back.
Tbone0514
January 28, 2020
Receiving almost daily robocalls regarding my vehicles expiring warranty . I push #2 to be removed but calls still come. Now I don't even get a call.....I just receive a voicemail so no number to report. Very upsetting.
concernperson
January 30, 2020
Been getting these calls from 833-695-6341 a officer watts at the social security office I am going to have a warrant if I don’t call today for fraudulent chargers against me.
Fully Aware
January 30, 2020
I received three calls this morning from 856-716-5073, Pitman NJ. The recording states they have found many suspicious activities on my social and before we go ahead and suspend your number, kindly call them back.
Zippy
January 30, 2020
I recently identified a charge to my credit card designating DNC Telemarketing as the payee. Was that DNC? I have filed a fraud complaint with my credit card company and have cancelled that card.