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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

Fraudsters Request Pre-Payment For Bogus COVID-19 Vaccine
Fraudsters Request Pre-Payment For Bogus COVID-19 Vaccine
March 19, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Phone scammers claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are saying they have a vaccine to cure the coronavirus (COVID-19),...

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European Bank Branches Close, Limit Hours
European Bank Branches Close, Limit Hours
March 16, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The coronavirus could have far-reaching effects on grocery stores, entertainment and banking, while boosting delivery services and identity verification services. Here are the latest updates...

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FBI Details Evolving Sophistication Of BEC Scammers
FBI Details Evolving Sophistication Of BEC Scammers
March 09, 2020  |  B2B Payments

The FBI has once again sounded the alarm on the proliferation of digital fraud like ransomware and the business email compromise (BEC) scam, releasing new...

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As Virus Spreads, So Do Fraudsters – And The Data To Battle Them
As Virus Spreads, So Do Fraudsters – And The Data To Battle Them
March 06, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

This week in payments can be summed up, of course, in one word: Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Online Retailers Scramble To Fight Coronavirus Scams
Online Retailers Scramble To Fight Coronavirus Scams
March 04, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Online retailers have to be wary of scams centering around the deadly coronavirus as it now makes its way across the world. Get the Full...

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Love: There’s An App For That
Love: There’s An App For That
February 14, 2020  |  Mobile Applications

Today (Feb. 14) is Valentine’s Day, the official day we collectively celebrate love in all its glories. Couples will go out, and dedicated singles will...

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The Cost Of Love: FTC Data Shows Over $200M Lost To Romance Scams In 2019
The Cost Of Love: FTC Data Shows Over $200M Lost To Romance Scams In 2019
February 13, 2020  |  Safety and Security

Consumers reported losing $201 million to romance scams last year — an almost 40 percent increase since 2018 per new U.S. Federal Trade Commission data...

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The Big Spike In ‘CEO Fraud’
The Big Spike In ‘CEO Fraud’
February 12, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

According to the 2019 edition of the FBI’s Internet Crime Report, last year was both a lucrative and diverse year for cybercriminals and scammers. All in, the...

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Fraudsters Try New Spins On The BEC Scam
Fraudsters Try New Spins On The BEC Scam
January 27, 2020  |  B2B Payments

The Business Email Compromise (BEC) continues to evolve. Fraudsters are adding new twists to what has become an increasingly common scam targeting businesses’ B2B payments...

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