(source: fbi.gov)
The FBI on Tuesday (March 15) announced the creation of a new Virtual Assets Unit to centralize its response to the sprawling field of crypto-based...
In the long term, the FBI’s announcement Thursday (Feb. 17) that is has formed a National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team will be a good thing for...
With ransomware on the rise, the FBI is looking at cryptocurrency as the main way these cybercrimes are facilitated, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (Feb. 16). Per...
Online romance scams happen all year round, but with Valentine’s Day less than a week away, even the smartest people looking for love could get...
The FBI is warning the public that cybercriminals have been tampering with Quick Response (QR) codes to redirect victims to malicious sites that steal their...
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning that people who post their phone numbers online as a point of contact when selling goods, or for...
Fraudsters’ use of social engineering and phishing continues to triumph many of the modern-day fraud-fighting techniques. In this month’s Digital Fraud Tracker, PYMNTS talked with...
Financial institutions (FIs) often shut down accounts at the first sign of fraud, but this blanket approach can alienate legitimate users and let stealthier cybercriminals...
Digital fraud has been a steadily growing issue over the past few decades, but it was kicked into overdrive during the past year due to...