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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

Entrust Acquires Onfido Amid Jump in ID Fraud

Entrust Acquires Onfido Amid Jump in ID Fraud
Entrust Acquires Onfido Amid Jump in ID Fraud
April 09, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Data security firm Entrust has finalized its purchase of identity verification company Onfido. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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eCommerce Marketplaces Crack Down on Fakes to Boost Consumer Trust
eCommerce Marketplaces Crack Down on Fakes to Boost Consumer Trust
March 29, 2024  |  eCommerce

With trust proving to be a key factor for consumers’ decisions about where they want to spend their money digitally, online merchants are cracking down...

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AI Proves Effective in Stopping eCommerce Returns Fraud
AI Proves Effective in Stopping eCommerce Returns Fraud
March 28, 2024  |  eCommerce

Returns are a cost of doing business for all merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Crypto Scamming Intensifies as Digital Asset Market Rallies
Crypto Scamming Intensifies as Digital Asset Market Rallies
March 27, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Most crimes, at the end of the day, are crimes of opportunity. After all, bad actors and scammers just need to get lucky once. And...

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State of the Payment Scam: Banks Battling APP Fraud
State of the Payment Scam: Banks Battling APP Fraud
March 13, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The world’s cybercriminals all share one thing in common: they understand people can be exploited. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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FTC Refunds $4.1 Million to Student Loan Scam Victims
FTC Refunds $4.1 Million to Student Loan Scam Victims
March 13, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The FTC is sending millions in refunds to victims of a student fraud scheme. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Amazon Deploys Technology, Education to Combat Impersonation Fraud
Amazon Deploys Technology, Education to Combat Impersonation Fraud
March 05, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Amazon is using several tactics to combat impersonation fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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‘Pig Butchering’ Scams Pose Growing Risk to Businesses
‘Pig Butchering’ Scams Pose Growing Risk to Businesses
March 04, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Behavioral fraud and social engineering scams are getting more dangerous for businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Digital Commerce Demands Multifactor Approach to ID Verification
Digital Commerce Demands Multifactor Approach to ID Verification
February 27, 2024  |  Authentication

Lisa McFarland, executive vice president and chief product officer at Ingo Payments, told PYMNTS that authentication across digital channels requires a multi-pronged approach. Get the...

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