Federal regulators have reportedly recorded a jump in AI-related scam ads on social media. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has seen a sharp rise in complaints in...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged 17 individuals connected with Houston-based CryptoFX, alleging that they were involved in a Ponzi scheme. These charges come...
Search online for the words “Facebook scams” and your search engine will immediately deliver myriad news stories warning consumers to be vigilant when scrolling through...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing a new set of rules that would prohibit the impersonation of individuals. Citing growing complaints around impersonation fraud, the FTC...
Financial scams have become increasingly sophisticated with the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Criminals armed with generative AI tools can easily create realistic videos,...
In this era of connectivity, where virtual encounters often precede physical ones, online relationships have become a breeding ground for exploitation, with fraudsters capitalizing on...
Small business insurance provider TruShield Insurance is collaborating with Visa to give eligible businesses protection against cybersecurity threats. “Not having adequate protection against cyberattacks could leave business owners at...
Ransomware payments surpassed $1 billion in 2023, marking a record peak following a decrease in 2022, according to the latest chapter of Chainalysis’ 2024 Crypto...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun sending refunds to consumers who lost money in a tech support scam facilitated by payment processor Nexway. This move follows a...