scams

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

Scammers Find ‘Jurisdiction of Choice’ in Singapore
Scammers Find ‘Jurisdiction of Choice’ in Singapore
November 16, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

Singapore’s status as a financial hub has also made it a popular destination for scammers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Scammers Target Holiday Shoppers Through Fake Marketplaces, Identity Gaps
Scammers Target Holiday Shoppers Through Fake Marketplaces, Identity Gaps
November 13, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

Scams are everywhere, and the rising tide of fraudulent schemes is now hitting consumers across all age and income brackets. According to joint research from...

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TikTok Turns to AI to Drive Away AI-Driven Scams
TikTok Turns to AI to Drive Away AI-Driven Scams
November 11, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

eCommerce platforms like TikTok Shop are reportedly flooded with an uptick in AI-fueled scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Cyberattacks on Federal Workers Double Following Shutdown
Cyberattacks on Federal Workers Double Following Shutdown
October 26, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

The U.S. government shutdown has reportedly weakened the nation’s cyberdefenses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Hackers Use AI to Supercharge Social Engineering Attacks
Hackers Use AI to Supercharge Social Engineering Attacks
October 24, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Cybercriminals are using generative artificial intelligence and synthetic media tools to scale phishing, vishing and callback scams into high-volume, high-precision operations that are harder to...

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Authorized Push Payment Fraud Losses in UK Rise 12%
Authorized Push Payment Fraud Losses in UK Rise 12%
October 24, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

Authorized push payment (APP) fraud drove an increase in losses to payment fraud and scams in the first half of the year in the United...

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Gift Cards Provide ‘Perfect Exit’ for Criminal Syndicates
Gift Cards Provide ‘Perfect Exit’ for Criminal Syndicates
October 19, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

Gift cards are reportedly central to billion-dollar Chinese organized crime operations.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Scam Texts Yield Billion-Dollar Bonanza for Chinese Criminals
Scam Texts Yield Billion-Dollar Bonanza for Chinese Criminals
October 15, 2025  |  Fraud Attack

The world of text message scams marked an unwelcome milestone last month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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US and UK Announce Sanctions Targeting Online Scams and Money Laundering
US and UK Announce Sanctions Targeting Online Scams and Money Laundering
October 14, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

Government agencies in the United States and the United Kingdom are targeting cybercriminal networks in Southeast Asia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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