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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

This Week in Web3: Blockchain Looks to Create, Not Just Store, Real-World Value

This Week in Web3: Blockchain Looks to Create, Not Just Store, Real-World Value
This Week in Web3: Blockchain Looks to Create, Not Just Store, Real-World Value
August 14, 2024  |  Blockchain

Blockchain, at this point a significant industry, perpetually appears to be on the verge of mainstream acceptance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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SEC Alleges NovaTech Ltd Ran Fraudulent Crypto-Centered Scheme
SEC Alleges NovaTech Ltd Ran Fraudulent Crypto-Centered Scheme
August 12, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged NovaTech Ltd, its operators, Cynthia and Eddy Petion, and the company’s top promoters with running a fraudulent scheme centered on...

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Putting ‘Scam Dens’ Out of Business Means Using AI to Fight AI
Putting ‘Scam Dens’ Out of Business Means Using AI to Fight AI
August 09, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Fraud has become, to put it mildly, big business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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UK’s National Crime Agency Shuts Down Platform Enabling Scam Calls
UK’s National Crime Agency Shuts Down Platform Enabling Scam Calls
August 02, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) reported Thursday (Aug. 1) that it shut down a platform that was used to make 1.8 million scam calls...

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Cyberattack on World’s Largest Silver Producer Shows Data Is the New Gold
Cyberattack on World’s Largest Silver Producer Shows Data Is the New Gold
August 01, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Effective cybersecurity programs are critical for today’s traditional industries, where IT spending is low and historically deprioritized relative to other initiatives. Get the Full Story...

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Defending Against the Scam-Filled Fallout From Digital Disruptions
Defending Against the Scam-Filled Fallout From Digital Disruptions
July 31, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Fraudsters are drawn to compromised digital ecosystem like ants to a picnic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Gift Card Scams Surge as Maryland Enacts Law Amid Federal Crackdown
Gift Card Scams Surge as Maryland Enacts Law Amid Federal Crackdown
July 29, 2024  |  Retail

Gift card scams are back in the news, with two federal agencies issuing warnings about their proliferation and one state now passing a law aimed...

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Featurespace and OrboGraph Team to Combat Check Fraud
Featurespace and OrboGraph Team to Combat Check Fraud
July 23, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Financial crime prevention firm Featurespace has launched a partnership with fraud detection software maker OrboGraph. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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