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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

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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UN Warns Southeast Asian Cybercriminals Are Going Global
UN Warns Southeast Asian Cybercriminals Are Going Global
April 21, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Cybercrime syndicates based in Southeast Asia are expanding their operations on an industrial scale, according to the United Nations. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Money Talks, and Now It Also Has a Museum in Boston’s Seaport
Money Talks, and Now It Also Has a Museum in Boston’s Seaport
April 19, 2025  |  The Weekender

Come July 1, 2026, Boston’s Seaport will welcome a new kind of tourist attraction, one that will be near and dear to the hearts of...

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GenAI Fuels New Wave of Sophisticated Financial Fraud
GenAI Fuels New Wave of Sophisticated Financial Fraud
April 16, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

Fraud is getting more sophisticated, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Fraudsters Use Generative AI Tools to Secure Remote Jobs
Fraudsters Use Generative AI Tools to Secure Remote Jobs
April 08, 2025  |  Fraud Attack

Generative AI tools are reportedly powering a new threat to companies: job seekers who aren’t who they say they are. Get the Full Story Complete...

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FTC: Impersonation Scams Cost Consumers Nearly $3 Billion in 2024
FTC: Impersonation Scams Cost Consumers Nearly $3 Billion in 2024
April 07, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says impersonation scams cost Americans almost $3 billion last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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