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

Report: Hacker Group Demands Reddit Reverse Plans to Charge Fees

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

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  |  Cybersecurity

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  |  Cybersecurity

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  |  Cybersecurity

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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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  |  Cybersecurity

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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