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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: Federal Court Freezes Assets of USA Student Debt Relief

FTC: Federal Court Freezes Assets of USA Student Debt Relief
FTC: Federal Court Freezes Assets of USA Student Debt Relief
July 22, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Monday (July 22) that a federal court halted the operations and froze the assets of the operators of USA Student Debt...

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Scammers Try to Crash the Gates for Summer’s Hottest Events
Scammers Try to Crash the Gates for Summer’s Hottest Events
July 22, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Stadiums and venues across the globe are filling up this summer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Report: Revolut Leads UK Scam Complaints Amid APP Fraud Surge
Report: Revolut Leads UK Scam Complaints Amid APP Fraud Surge
July 21, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Revolut has reportedly denied thousands of British customers reimbursement requests after they were defrauded. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Global Regulators Race to Tame the Wild West of AI
Global Regulators Race to Tame the Wild West of AI
July 17, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

From Washington to Brussels, policymakers are scrambling to rein in artificial intelligence’s (AI) rapid advance. As the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) targets AI-powered robocalls and...

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IRS Warns Tax Pros of ‘Barrage’ of Phishing Scams
IRS Warns Tax Pros of ‘Barrage’ of Phishing Scams
July 16, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The IRS is warning tax professionals of a rise in scams designed to steal taxpayer information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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British Consumers’ Complaints About Banking Sector Rise Amid Record-High Fraud
British Consumers’ Complaints About Banking Sector Rise Amid Record-High Fraud
July 12, 2024  |  Banking

British consumers have more complaints about the banking sector across the board than they did a year ago. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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OCC Head: ‘Tried-and-True Scams’ Remain Common in Financial Fraud
OCC Head: ‘Tried-and-True Scams’ Remain Common in Financial Fraud
July 10, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Banks can help combat fraud targeting consumers by verifying the accuracy of transactions, educating the public, and maintaining strong controls and fraud monitoring capabilities, Acting...

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Report: Interpol Scam Crackdown Puts Focus on Online Payments Security
Report: Interpol Scam Crackdown Puts Focus on Online Payments Security
July 09, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Interpol — short for the International Criminal Police Organization — may be familiar to readers as a staple of spy and action movies … where...

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