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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

Dick’s Sporting Goods Uncovers Cybersecurity Breach

Dick’s Sporting Goods Uncovers Cybersecurity Breach
Dick’s Sporting Goods Uncovers Cybersecurity Breach
August 28, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Dick’s Sporting Goods is the latest high-profile organization dealing with an information systems breach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Lumen: Chinese Hacking Group Breached 4 US Companies
Lumen: Chinese Hacking Group Breached 4 US Companies
August 27, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Hackers tied to China breached four U.S. companies, according to cybersecurity researchers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Nigeria Targets Online Scams Following Meta Crackdown
Nigeria Targets Online Scams Following Meta Crackdown
August 26, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Nigeria is reportedly eager to combat online extortion scams following a crackdown by Meta. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Galileo: Banks Need to Predict Customer Experience to Combat Fraud
Galileo: Banks Need to Predict Customer Experience to Combat Fraud
August 26, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Forget everything you knew about fraud and fraudsters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Visa Reportedly Weighing $925 Million Featurespace Acquisition
Visa Reportedly Weighing $925 Million Featurespace Acquisition
August 25, 2024  |  Partnerships

 Visa is reportedly considering a multimillion-dollar bid for fraud-prevention firm Featurespace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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UK Banks Struggle With ‘Ambiguous’ Fraud Reimbursement Rules
UK Banks Struggle With ‘Ambiguous’ Fraud Reimbursement Rules
August 21, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Banks, FinTechs and payments companies in the United Kingdom are reportedly struggling with the country’s new fraud rules. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Mastercard Executive Urges Companies to Embed Security in Their Business DNA
Mastercard Executive Urges Companies to Embed Security in Their Business DNA
August 20, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

In today’s operating landscape, cybersafety and business success tend to go hand in hand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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IRS Targets ‘Ghost Preparers’ and Other Emerging Scams Aimed at Taxpayers
IRS Targets ‘Ghost Preparers’ and Other Emerging Scams Aimed at Taxpayers
August 16, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

After a tax filing season that saw a growing number of scams, the IRS and several partners from the private and public sectors said they’re...

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