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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

Singapore Considers Caning as Scams Jump 70%
Singapore Considers Caning as Scams Jump 70%
May 26, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

How bad has Singapore’s scamming problem gotten? Authorities are considering corporal punishment for offenders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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UK Investment Association Warns of Rise in ‘Cloning Scams’
UK Investment Association Warns of Rise in ‘Cloning Scams’
May 18, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

A British investment group is warning consumers about the proliferation of “cloning scams.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Coinbase Reimburses Customers Following $20 Million Extortion Attempt
Coinbase Reimburses Customers Following $20 Million Extortion Attempt
May 15, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

Coinbase is reimbursing users following a data breach that turned into an extortion attempt. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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DEA: US Banks ‘Prime Candidate for Exploitation’ by Money Launderers
DEA: US Banks ‘Prime Candidate for Exploitation’ by Money Launderers
May 15, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

Banks in the United States are increasingly finding themselves ensnared in cartel-connected money laundering operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Entersekt CEO on Scams: ‘Bigger the Bullet, the Thicker the Armor’
Entersekt CEO on Scams: ‘Bigger the Bullet, the Thicker the Armor’
May 14, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

If there’s one unwelcome constant in payments, it’s fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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From Faked Invoices to Faked Executives, GenAI Has Transformed Fraud
From Faked Invoices to Faked Executives, GenAI Has Transformed Fraud
May 14, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Generative artificial intelligence, encompassing technologies like deepfakes and advanced voice synthesis, has become a double-edged sword in payments and cybersecurity. Get the Full Story Complete...

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CFPB Aims to Rescind Regulation Requiring Registry of Consumer Law-Breaking Nonbank Financial Companies
CFPB Aims to Rescind Regulation Requiring Registry of Consumer Law-Breaking Nonbank Financial Companies
May 13, 2025  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is proposing to rescind the “NBR Rule” it adopted last summer that established a registry of nonbank financial companies that...

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NY State Budget Provides ‘Supervisory Framework’ for BNPL
NY State Budget Provides ‘Supervisory Framework’ for BNPL
May 12, 2025  |  Buy Now Pay Later

New York state introduced legislation to provide oversight to the pay later sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Nearly 9 in 10 Job Posting Scams Impersonate Trusted Company Brands
Nearly 9 in 10 Job Posting Scams Impersonate Trusted Company Brands
May 12, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

In a financial landscape marked by sophisticated threats, a new report highlights how malicious actors are adopting highly personalized strategies, mirroring legitimate business practices, to...

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