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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

Young Digital Natives Getting Scammed Online in High Numbers

Young Digital Natives Getting Scammed Online in High Numbers
Young Digital Natives Getting Scammed Online in High Numbers
December 09, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

New government data shows digital natives are falling for some online scams more than elders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Younger Adults 34% More Likely to Lose Money to Fraud 
Younger Adults 34% More Likely to Lose Money to Fraud 
December 08, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Younger people are more likely than older adults to report losing money to fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Calls For Regulation Intensify as UK Crypto Scams Jump 45%
Calls For Regulation Intensify as UK Crypto Scams Jump 45%
November 23, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

From trading at less than a dollar in its first few years of existence to over $60,000 in late 2021, the story of bitcoin’s meteoric...

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Impersonation Scams on the Rise Ahead of Holidays Prompting Response From Watchdogs
Impersonation Scams on the Rise Ahead of Holidays Prompting Response From Watchdogs
November 22, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

‘Tis the season to be … wary. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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‘Imposter Calls’ Top FTC Complaint List
‘Imposter Calls’ Top FTC Complaint List
November 22, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

You pick up the phone and hear a recorded message, purporting to be from the IRS. For a moment, you’re worried, but eventually, you think...

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CFPB: Frauds and Scams Make up 40% of Crypto Complaints
CFPB: Frauds and Scams Make up 40% of Crypto Complaints
November 10, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

They call it “pig butchering.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Sen Warren Urges CFPB to Develop Stronger Rules for P2P Payments
Sen Warren Urges CFPB to Develop Stronger Rules for P2P Payments
October 28, 2022  |  Bank Regulation

Three weeks after releasing a report focused on frauds and scams on Zelle, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren has sent a letter to the Consumer Financial...

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CFPB: Active Network Duped Users Into $300M in Junk Fees
CFPB: Active Network Duped Users Into $300M in Junk Fees
October 18, 2022  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has sued Active Network, saying the online event registration company duped people into signing up for its discount subscription...

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Visa, MIT Reports: Card-Present Fraud Rising as In-Store Shopping Returns
Visa, MIT Reports: Card-Present Fraud Rising as In-Store Shopping Returns
October 06, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

As consumers have returned to shopping in physical stores, scammers have stepped up their use of card-present threats.  Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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