Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
Coverage of Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) in the Nexus archive.
- Federated Realty LLC aka Federa
Federated Realty LLC, also known as Federa, is accused of being a scam after a user lost $12,000 in a house bid and has been unable to recover the deposit. Complaints have been filed with multiple agencies including BBB, Florida Attorney General, and FTC, with DBPR currently investigating. The user warns others to check reviews before participating in Federa's online auctions.
- Identity theft losses surge 70% for older Americans
The FBI's 2025 internet crime report reveals a 70% surge in identity theft losses for Americans aged 60 and older, totaling $48.5 million. Older adults face higher losses due to fraud targeting bank accounts, retirement funds, and investments, while other scams like investment fraud and business email compromise caused billions in losses globally.