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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

PYMNTS Intelligence: How Fraud Damages P2P Payment Organizations

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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An Insider Details the Best Protections Against Push Payment Fraud
An Insider Details the Best Protections Against Push Payment Fraud
May 01, 2023  |  Digital Payments

Faster payments have brought significant benefits for consumers, but they also bring the risk of push payment fraud, something that Lee Kyriacou, vice president of...

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Hindenburg Research Accuses Dorsey’s Block of ‘Wild West Approach’ to Compliance
Hindenburg Research Accuses Dorsey’s Block of ‘Wild West Approach’ to Compliance
March 23, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Block saw its stock tumble Thursday (March 20) after a short seller accused it of misleading investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Crypto Winter Didn’t Chill Fraudsters Ability to Score $20 Billion in 2022
Crypto Winter Didn’t Chill Fraudsters Ability to Score $20 Billion in 2022
March 06, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Even the criminals have felt the chill of the crypto winter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Persistent Fraud Has Smart Businesses Switching From Playing Defense to Offense
Persistent Fraud Has Smart Businesses Switching From Playing Defense to Offense
March 03, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

Fraud is unavoidable, and scams affecting today’s businesses only getting smarter and more sophisticated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Retail Crypto Investors Find Hope in Recent Regulatory Actions
Retail Crypto Investors Find Hope in Recent Regulatory Actions
February 28, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The cryptocurrency market is off to a better start in 2023 than many expected post-FTX. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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TD Bank and HBSC Make ‘Monumental’ Settlement in $7B Ponzi Case
TD Bank and HBSC Make ‘Monumental’ Settlement in $7B Ponzi Case
February 27, 2023  |  Legal

A group of banks have agreed to settle a lawsuit tied to a $7 billion Ponzi scheme. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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UK Regulator Blocked 14X More Misleading Financial Promotions in 2022
UK Regulator Blocked 14X More Misleading Financial Promotions in 2022
February 03, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

The U.K.’s financial regulator sent out over 1,800 alerts last year to protect consumers from financial scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Crypto Hackers Stole Billions Last Year by Targeting DeFi
Crypto Hackers Stole Billions Last Year by Targeting DeFi
February 02, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Adding to the cryptocurrency sector’s 2022 woes, hackers stole $3.8 billion from crypto companies last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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