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Spot and avoid scams and unfair, deceptive, and fraudulent business practices with tips from the FTC, America's consumer protection agency. Learn about recent scams and how to recognize the warning signs.

Source: consumer.ftc.gov

Rental Scams Cost Consumers $65 Million Since 2020
Rental Scams Cost Consumers $65 Million Since 2020
December 23, 2025  |  Fraud Attack

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says rental scams have cost consumers $65 million since 2020. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Account Takeovers Surge as Banks Scramble to Respond
Account Takeovers Surge as Banks Scramble to Respond
December 22, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

Fraudsters are constantly evolving, and banks are struggling to keep up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Senate Bill Would Create Federal Task Force to Combat Crypto Scams
Senate Bill Would Create Federal Task Force to Combat Crypto Scams
December 19, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

A bill introduced in the United States Senate would create a federal task force to combat cryptocurrency scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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AI-Powered Scams Force Banks Into Real-Time Fraud Defense
AI-Powered Scams Force Banks Into Real-Time Fraud Defense
December 18, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

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Fake Invoices Hit 47% of Mid-Market Companies in the Past Year
Fake Invoices Hit 47% of Mid-Market Companies in the Past Year
December 17, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

An attack that begins with a trusted vendor rather than a masked hacker is becoming one of the most persistent risks facing medium-sized companies in...

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Firms See 63% Fraud Spike With Checks
Firms See 63% Fraud Spike With Checks
December 16, 2025  |  Digital Payments

Faster payments are no longer held back by technology or regulation. They are held back by perception. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Scam Victims Stay Silent but Banks Pay the Price
Scam Victims Stay Silent but Banks Pay the Price
December 15, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

If your house were robbed or your car vandalized, you wouldn’t hesitate to report the crime to the police. So why do so few victims...

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Block Chief Risk Officer Says Scams Test Trust After the Damage Is Done
Block Chief Risk Officer Says Scams Test Trust After the Damage Is Done
December 11, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

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Instant Payments Shift Fraud Liability Into Real Time
Instant Payments Shift Fraud Liability Into Real Time
December 09, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

Beyond the victims and the billions of dollars in losses, the rise of AI-driven fraud means banks, FinTechs and payment providers must think about risk,...

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