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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

COVID-19 Scams Target The Business Community
COVID-19 Scams Target The Business Community
January 18, 2021  |  B2B Payments

With a second Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) on the way, small businesses have yet another chance to secure much-needed financial relief. But new concerns are...

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Deep Dive: How Online Retailers Kept Fraudsters From Having A Merry Little Christmas
Deep Dive: How Online Retailers Kept Fraudsters From Having A Merry Little Christmas
January 15, 2021  |  Fraud Prevention

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How Swap.com Kept Fraudsters From Ruining Christmas
How Swap.com Kept Fraudsters From Ruining Christmas
January 14, 2021  |  Fraud Prevention

The post-holiday season is a busy time for consignment stores — making it a busy time for cybercriminals as well. And as new threats emerge,...

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Swap.com Uses Data Analytics to Fight Post-Holiday Fraud Surge
Swap.com Uses Data Analytics to Fight Post-Holiday Fraud Surge
January 13, 2021  |  Fraud Prevention

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Bitcoin Daily: Britain’s Financial Regulator Warns Of Crypto Scams Offering High Returns
Bitcoin Daily: Britain’s Financial Regulator Warns Of Crypto Scams Offering High Returns
January 11, 2021  |  Bitcoin

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said new scams could end up having devastating effects on crypto investors, CoinDesk reported. Get the Full Story Complete...

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IRS Warns Of Scams With Second Round Of Stimulus Funds
IRS Warns Of Scams With Second Round Of Stimulus Funds
January 04, 2021  |  Fraud Prevention

As the second round of stimulus money is distributed, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a warning that people need to be vigilant about...

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Purported COVID-19 Vaccines Hit Dark Web
Purported COVID-19 Vaccines Hit Dark Web
December 18, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Criminals seeking to exploit unmet demand for the COVID-19 vaccine are selling doses – many presumably fake – on the “dark web,” the portion of...

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Fraudsters Find New Opportunities With Vaccine And Stimulus Scams
Fraudsters Find New Opportunities With Vaccine And Stimulus Scams
December 17, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

With every dark cloud comes a silver lining – or at least that’s how the old and oft-repeated expression goes. Said less often though, no less...

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FTC Warns Of COVID Scams, Cracks Down On Fake Job Schemes
FTC Warns Of COVID Scams, Cracks Down On Fake Job Schemes
December 14, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a new operation, Operation Income Illusion, to crack down on fraudsters targeting victims with fake promises of jobs...

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