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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

FTC Gets $40 Million Settlement in Alleged Unauthorized Billing Scheme

FTC Gets $40 Million Settlement in Alleged Unauthorized Billing Scheme
FTC Gets $40 Million Settlement in Alleged Unauthorized Billing Scheme
September 17, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

Defendants who allegedly enrolled consumers, without their knowledge, into continuity plans for products they did not buy will forfeit assets valued at $40 million and...

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This Week in Web3: Crypto Scams and Payments Surge
This Week in Web3: Crypto Scams and Payments Surge
September 11, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies were created to address supposed pain points across the financial system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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FBI Says 50% of All Financial Fraud Losses Involve Cryptocurrency
FBI Says 50% of All Financial Fraud Losses Involve Cryptocurrency
September 09, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The number of cryptocurrency-related complaints accounted for 10% of all financial fraud complaints but 50% of the total losses in 2023. Get the Full Story...

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UK Payments Industry Seeks Further Reduction of Fraud-Reimbursement Cap
UK Payments Industry Seeks Further Reduction of Fraud-Reimbursement Cap
September 06, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

The payments industry in the United Kingdom is reportedly advocating for changes to fraud-reimbursement rules that are set to be enacted Oct. 7. Get the...

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Liability Remains Murky Despite Reduction in UK Push Payments Fraud Fine
Liability Remains Murky Despite Reduction in UK Push Payments Fraud Fine
September 04, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

It’s said in jurisprudence that hard cases make bad law. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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OCC’s Hsu: Agility and Teamwork Critical as Banks Confront New Risks
OCC’s Hsu: Agility and Teamwork Critical as Banks Confront New Risks
September 04, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Banks are confronting new, digital risks, and guarding against them demands a more agile, teamwork-focused approach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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FTC Reports Tenfold Increase in Scams Involving Bitcoin ATMs
FTC Reports Tenfold Increase in Scams Involving Bitcoin ATMs
September 03, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

As bitcoin ATMs have been installed in more locations, they have become a “payment portal for scammers,” the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said in a...

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Decoding Cybersecurity: Understanding FedRAMP and ISO 27001 Standards
Decoding Cybersecurity: Understanding FedRAMP and ISO 27001 Standards
August 30, 2024  |  News

Contemporary businesses operate in an era marked by surging cyberthreats and data breaches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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