Undercurrent

Fraud, scams and the plumbing beneath them

Follow the Money

Fraud and consumer-protection cases, traced to the money. Settled civil cases name the company only; people are named only after a criminal conviction. Watch the YouTube playlist.

Follow the Money

A Reported Number Just Called You. What Now?

A number you don't know just called. You looked it up, and other people have reported it to the FTC. Here are six steps, each from the Federal Trade…

Oct. 1, 2026