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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

HSBC Australia Sued for ‘Widespread’ Anti-Fraud Failings
HSBC Australia Sued for ‘Widespread’ Anti-Fraud Failings
December 16, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

Banking giant HSBC is facing a lawsuit in Australia over alleged fraud-prevention failures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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FTC Warns of ‘Massive Jump’ in Online Job Scams
FTC Warns of ‘Massive Jump’ in Online Job Scams
December 12, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers about a “massive jump” in a form of online job scams called “task scams.” Get the Full Story...

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Featurespace Receives US Patent for AI-Powered Fraud Detection Technology
Featurespace Receives US Patent for AI-Powered Fraud Detection Technology
December 11, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Featurespace was granted a U.S. patent for its adaptive behavioral analytics technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Meta Sounds Pre-Holiday Alarm as Scam Incidents Jump 56%
Meta Sounds Pre-Holiday Alarm as Scam Incidents Jump 56%
December 10, 2024  |  Meta

Meta has launched a pre-holiday anti-scam awareness campaign to keep users safe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Scam-Related Fraud Jumped 56% in 2024, Surpassing Digital Payment Crimes
Scam-Related Fraud Jumped 56% in 2024, Surpassing Digital Payment Crimes
December 10, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

As digital transactions play a role in the financial landscape, financial institutions invest heavily in fraud prevention tools. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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FTC to Expand Telemarketing Sales Rule to Combat Tech Support Scams
FTC to Expand Telemarketing Sales Rule to Combat Tech Support Scams
November 27, 2024  |  News

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a step closer to expanding its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) to enable it to combat tech support scams. Get the...

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Social Engineering Scams Prove Costly to Consumers and Bank Bottom Lines
Social Engineering Scams Prove Costly to Consumers and Bank Bottom Lines
November 22, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

With financial institutions (FIs) fortifying their defenses and evolving their strategies against digital payment fraud, criminals are turning to a new weak spot: the customers...

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Panel: Data-Driven Paradigms Future-Proof Security Lifecycle Management
Panel: Data-Driven Paradigms Future-Proof Security Lifecycle Management
November 22, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

As digital payments scale, the sophistication of scams matches their pace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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BioCatch Unveils ‘Behavior-Based’ Financial Crime Intelligence Network
BioCatch Unveils ‘Behavior-Based’ Financial Crime Intelligence Network
November 20, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Fraud prevention firm BioCatch launched what it called “the world’s first interbank, behavior-based, financial crime intelligence-sharing network.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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