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

AI-Powered Scams Force Banks Into Real-Time Fraud Defense

AI-Powered Scams Force Banks Into Real-Time Fraud Defense
AI-Powered Scams Force Banks Into Real-Time Fraud Defense
December 18, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Watch more: The Digital Shift: Block’s Brian Boates  Fraud has a new face every day. Even a highly informed customer can fall victim if an...

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Fake Invoices Hit 47% of Mid-Market Companies in the Past Year
Fake Invoices Hit 47% of Mid-Market Companies in the Past Year
December 17, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

An attack that begins with a trusted vendor rather than a masked hacker is becoming one of the most persistent risks facing medium-sized companies in...

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Firms See 63% Fraud Spike With Checks
Firms See 63% Fraud Spike With Checks
December 16, 2025  |  Digital Payments

Faster payments are no longer held back by technology or regulation. They are held back by perception. That is the central tension explored in Reality Check:...

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Scam Victims Stay Silent but Banks Pay the Price
Scam Victims Stay Silent but Banks Pay the Price
December 15, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

If your house were robbed or your car vandalized, you wouldn’t hesitate to report the crime to the police. So why do so few victims...

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Block Chief Risk Officer Says Scams Test Trust After the Damage Is Done
Block Chief Risk Officer Says Scams Test Trust After the Damage Is Done
December 11, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Watch more: Need to Know: Block’s Brian Boates Scams are rising and shaping consumer loyalty in real time. When money is lost, speed and convenience...

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Instant Payments Shift Fraud Liability Into Real Time
Instant Payments Shift Fraud Liability Into Real Time
December 09, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

Beyond the victims and the billions of dollars in losses, the rise of AI-driven fraud means banks, FinTechs and payment providers must think about risk,...

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EU Wants PSPs and Online Platforms to Cover Fraud Losses
EU Wants PSPs and Online Platforms to Cover Fraud Losses
November 28, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

The European Parliament and the European Council advanced rules that they said would provide consumers with greater protection from online fraud and hidden fees. Negotiators...

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Fake Sellers Trap Shoppers Racing for Holiday Deals
Fake Sellers Trap Shoppers Racing for Holiday Deals
November 28, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Marketplace scams are emerging as one of the fastest growing threats facing holiday shoppers, taking advantage of consumers who are searching for deals and making...

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