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

Investors Have Lost Close To $100M In ICO Scams
Investors Have Lost Close To $100M In ICO Scams
August 13, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Based on new research from Diar, a blockchain intelligence firm, close to $100 million in cryptocurrency has been stolen via initial coin offering (ICO) exit...

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Why Phishers Like B2B
Why Phishers Like B2B
August 09, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

Businesses, get ready: The phishers are paying more attention to you. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Phishing Scam Masquerades As Square To Target Businesses
Phishing Scam Masquerades As Square To Target Businesses
July 30, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

A phishing scam making the rounds and targeting businesses is using the Square name to fool its targets. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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China Breaks Up Massive Pyramid Scheme Involving 82 People
China Breaks Up Massive Pyramid Scheme Involving 82 People
July 25, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

China has arrested 82 people as part of the busting of a $1.51 billion online pyramid scheme that involved more than 220,000 investors. Get the Full...

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Google Says Employee Security Key Program A Success Against Phishing
Google Says Employee Security Key Program A Success Against Phishing
July 24, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Google has claimed a success in its fight against employee phishing scams, telling reporters that none of its more than 85,000 employees have fallen victim...

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FTC’s Operation Main Street Helps Protect SMBs From Fraud
FTC’s Operation Main Street Helps Protect SMBs From Fraud
June 19, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a new law enforcement initiative targeting operations seeking to defraud small businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Bitcoin Daily: U.S. And Canada Probe Crypto Scams, Vanguard Predicts Likely Bitcoin Crash
Bitcoin Daily: U.S. And Canada Probe Crypto Scams, Vanguard Predicts Likely Bitcoin Crash
May 22, 2018  |  Bitcoin

MF Chain has a new cryptocurrency payment solution for merchants, the company said in an announcement. And, by integrating with supported cryptocurrency wallets through an...

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DHS Announces Strategy To Manage Cybersecurity Risks
DHS Announces Strategy To Manage Cybersecurity Risks
May 16, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Tuesday (May 15) a new strategy to identify and manage national cybersecurity risk. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Emailage Rides Out Post-Holiday Rush In Q1
Emailage Rides Out Post-Holiday Rush In Q1
April 12, 2018  |  Startup Check-In

The first quarter can be even more chaotic than the holidays for some companies — or, at least, it brings its own post-holiday flavor of...

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