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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...