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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.

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Why FinTechs Are Leaning Into AI to Fight Changing Fraud Threats
PYMNTS Intelligence: Why FinTechs Are Leaning Into AI to Fight Changing Fraud Threats
July 13, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

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Senators Call for New Rules to Combat AI-Powered Scams
Senators Call for New Rules to Combat AI-Powered Scams
July 07, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

Senators have called on regulators to protect consumers from artificial intelligence (AI)-powered scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Biden Administration Proposes Rules Targeting ‘Junk Fees’ in Health Insurance
Biden Administration Proposes Rules Targeting ‘Junk Fees’ in Health Insurance
July 07, 2023  |  Regulation

The President Joe Biden administration has proposed restrictions on “junk insurance” plans that don’t meet the standards of the Affordable Care Act. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Report: Hacker Group Demands Reddit Reverse Plans to Charge Fees
Report: Hacker Group Demands Reddit Reverse Plans to Charge Fees
June 20, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

A hacker group has reportedly raised the stakes after getting no response from Reddit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Senators Demand Answers From Venmo and Cash App on Fraud
Senators Demand Answers From Venmo and Cash App on Fraud
June 16, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

A quartet of Senate Democrats want Venmo and Cash App to offer better fraud protection. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Behavioral-Driven Fraud Is Having a Modern Day Renaissance
Behavioral-Driven Fraud Is Having a Modern Day Renaissance
June 09, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Powered by technology like generative artificial intelligence (AI), behavioral-driven fraud is enjoying a modern renaissance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Begins Restricting Payments to Crypto Exchanges
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Begins Restricting Payments to Crypto Exchanges
June 08, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has started declining or holding for 24 hours certain payments to cryptocurrency exchanges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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China Cracks Down on AI Amid Rise in Deepfake Scams
China Cracks Down on AI Amid Rise in Deepfake Scams
May 22, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

China has reportedly heightened scrutiny of “deepfake” tech amid a rise in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: How Fraud Damages P2P Payment Organizations
PYMNTS Intelligence: How Fraud Damages P2P Payment Organizations
May 02, 2023  |  Digital Payments

Fraud is a constant worry for companies of all types, driven by the sheer variety of different fraud methods that bad actors deploy. Man-in-the-middle attacks,...

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