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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

IRS Boosts Safeguards on Tax Credit to Prevent PPP-Like Fraud
IRS Boosts Safeguards on Tax Credit to Prevent PPP-Like Fraud
September 14, 2023  |  Regulation

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has placed a moratorium on processing new claims for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), a pandemic-era relief program, aiming to prevent a recurrence of...

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Report: Hackers Steal Over $691,000 in Phishing Attack on Social Media
Report: Hackers Steal Over $691,000 in Phishing Attack on Social Media
September 11, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers reportedly gained control of the X, formerly Twitter, account of Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin and stole more than $691,000 from unsuspecting victims. Get the...

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Unmasking Digital Imposters Is Rising Priority for Industrial Economy
Unmasking Digital Imposters Is Rising Priority for Industrial Economy
September 08, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Fraud moves fast, particularly within industries that have historically moved slowly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Visa Says Ransomware Attacks Reach Record-Breaking Numbers
Visa Says Ransomware Attacks Reach Record-Breaking Numbers
September 07, 2023  |  Fraud Attack

Ransomware attacks reached record-breaking numbers in March 2023, with a 91% increase compared to the previous month, according to Visa. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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CFPB Reaches $2.7 Billion Settlement With Credit Repair Firms
CFPB Reaches $2.7 Billion Settlement With Credit Repair Firms
August 28, 2023  |  CFPB

America’s biggest credit repair companies could be forced to give up telemarketing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Bankrupt Crypto Lender Voyager Digital Reports Possible Breach
Bankrupt Crypto Lender Voyager Digital Reports Possible Breach
August 01, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital Holdings has reported a possible breach, revealing the difficulties of protecting customers from online scammers. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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IRS Reduces Unannounced Visits Due to Increased Security Concerns
IRS Reduces Unannounced Visits Due to Increased Security Concerns
July 24, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Unannounced visits by IRS revenue officers will be replaced with mailed letters to schedule meetings, except in a few unique circumstances. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Worldcoin or World Con? Sam Altman’s Newest Venture Draws Skepticism
Worldcoin or World Con? Sam Altman’s Newest Venture Draws Skepticism
July 24, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

If a technology service is free, you are the product — not the customer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Australia’s NAB Bars Payments to ‘High Risk’ Crypto Exchanges
Australia’s NAB Bars Payments to ‘High Risk’ Crypto Exchanges
July 17, 2023  |  Banking

National Australia Bank is blocking some cryptocurrency payments amid a nationwide wave of crypto scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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