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Bankers Tell Lawmakers Fraud Is Growing Faster Than Defenses
Security & Fraud // March 05, 2026

Bank executives appearing before a House Financial Services subcommittee Thursday (March 5) delivered a blunt message. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Meta Sues Advertisers Over Alleged Celebrity Impersonation Scams
Legal // February 26, 2026

Meta is suing advertisers who have allegedly impersonated celebrities to defraud consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

OpenAI Intelligence Report Identifies New Tactics in AI-Enhanced Scams
artificial intelligence // February 25, 2026

Criminals are using artificial intelligence in combination with websites, social media and other tools to carry out scams and other malicious operations, OpenAI said Wednesday (Feb. 25) in its latest threat report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Senate Bill Would Require Online Platforms to Prevent Fraudulent Ads
Security & Fraud // February 04, 2026

A bill introduced Wednesday (Feb. 4) in the U.S. Senate would require online platforms to take “reasonable steps” to prevent fraudulent and deceptive ads. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Interviews & Exclusives
Behind the Top Scams Consumers Face and the Defenses That Work

January 13, 2026
Fraudsters are nothing if not creative, constantly reshaping old tricks with new technology to stay one step ahead of consumers and the institutions that serve them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily […]

Account Takeovers Surge as Banks Scramble to Respond

December 22, 2025
Fraudsters are constantly evolving, and banks are struggling to keep up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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

December 18, 2025
Watch more: The Digital Shift: Block’s Brian Boates  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Fake Invoices Hit 47% of Mid-Market Companies in the Past Year

December 17, 2025
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 the United States. Get the...

Quick Reads
Fake Worker Scams Swamp Remote Hires

March 15, 2026
AI-powered “fake worker” scams are reportedly spreading from the U.S. to Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Meta Sues Advertisers Over Alleged Celebrity Impersonation Scams

February 26, 2026
Meta is suing advertisers who have allegedly impersonated celebrities to defraud consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

OpenAI Intelligence Report Identifies New Tactics in AI-Enhanced Scams

February 25, 2026
Criminals are using artificial intelligence in combination with websites, social media and other tools to carry out scams and other malicious operations, OpenAI said Wednesday (Feb. 25) in its latest...

Senate Bill Would Require Online Platforms to Prevent Fraudulent Ads

February 04, 2026
A bill introduced Wednesday (Feb. 4) in the U.S. Senate would require online platforms to take “reasonable steps” to prevent fraudulent and deceptive ads. Get the Full Story Complete the...