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Report: DOGE Staffer Linked to Cybercrime Ring
March 26, 2025

According to digital records, a prominent member of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team has links to an alleged cybercrime organization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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FTC Settles Charges in Alleged eCommerce Business Opportunity Scam
March 24, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said two operators of an alleged eCommerce business opportunity scam have agreed to settle the charges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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21% of Financial Scams Start on Social Media
March 20, 2025

They’re smart, they’re sophisticated and they’re on social media. A recently released report sheds light on the increasingly sophisticated tactics employed by financial scammers, revealing a disturbing trend of these criminals adopting strategies akin to legitimate businesses to target and defraud individuals. Get the Full...

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Report: 82.9% of Young Adults Have Been Tricked by Suspicious Links
March 18, 2025

Young adults are reportedly vulnerable to phishing scams, despite being widely considered as “digital natives” who know how to avoid them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Fraudsters Love Clerical Errors; Automation Helps Eliminate Them
March 17, 2025

Fraud schemes, from invoice padding to fictitious vendors, thrive in environments where human oversight is the primary line of defense. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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DOGE Staffer Reportedly Broke Treasury Data-Sharing Rules
March 16, 2025

Federal officials say a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer breached Treasury data-sharing policies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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New York to Consider Bill to Strengthen Consumer Protection Law
March 13, 2025

New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced a new bill designed to strengthen the state’s consumer protection law, saying the bill is needed at a time when the federal government is rolling back similar protections. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Rise of Industrialized Fraud Heats Up Cyber Arms Race
March 12, 2025

Fraud is an adversarial game, and today’s fraudsters are exhibiting a level of organization that mirrors legitimate businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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FTC: Investment Scams Top 25% Spike in 2024 Fraud Losses
March 10, 2025

New Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data shows consumers reporting more than $12.5 billion in fraud losses last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...