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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

Amazon and Google File Dual Lawsuits Against Fake Review Site
Amazon and Google File Dual Lawsuits Against Fake Review Site
October 28, 2024  |  Legal

Amazon and Google are taking action against a website that generates fake product/business reviews. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Socure to Create ‘Single View of Identity’ With Effectiv Acquisition
Socure to Create ‘Single View of Identity’ With Effectiv Acquisition
October 24, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Socure plans to acquire Effectiv to create a unified identity, fraud and risk decision engine and offer its partners a “single view of identity.” Get...

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This Week in B2B: Payments Get Interesting When Finance Teams Get Smarter
This Week in B2B: Payments Get Interesting When Finance Teams Get Smarter
October 17, 2024  |  B2B Payments

For decades, B2B payments were an unglamorous yet essential component of corporate finance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Why ‘Good Enough’ Isn’t Winning Banks’ Fight Against Fraud
Why ‘Good Enough’ Isn’t Winning Banks’ Fight Against Fraud
October 17, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

How do you deal with an entity that is so malicious it will use a natural disaster to commit cybercrimes? Get the Full Story Complete...

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This Week in Web3: Usability and Network Expansion Drive Stablecoin Momentum
This Week in Web3: Usability and Network Expansion Drive Stablecoin Momentum
October 16, 2024  |  Blockchain

For nearly its entire history, cryptocurrency has been searching for a sustainable product-market fit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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State of the Scam: Can Crypto Clean Up While Scaling Up?
State of the Scam: Can Crypto Clean Up While Scaling Up?
October 14, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto scams have remained a booming industry for scammers who exploit the hype, anonymity and global reach of digital currencies. Get the Full Story Complete...

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FTC Refunds $449K to Victims of Extended Warranty Scam
FTC Refunds $449K to Victims of Extended Warranty Scam
October 10, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The FTC is refunding $449,000 to victims of a telemarketing scam involving extended automobile warranties. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Mastercard CPO Calls for ‘Rethink’ of Payments Technology With Tokenization
Mastercard CPO Calls for ‘Rethink’ of Payments Technology With Tokenization
October 10, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Among the meteoric rise of payments innovation, tokenization’s widening adoption has been among the most notable. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Federal Agencies Warn Businesses and Consumers About Hurricane-Related Scams
Federal Agencies Warn Businesses and Consumers About Hurricane-Related Scams
October 09, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

With another major hurricane on the way, three federal agencies are warning companies not to take advantage of these natural disasters and cautioning consumers to...

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