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Citi Analysts Say Ethereum Transaction Trends Suggest ‘Address Poisoning’ Scams
Cryptocurrency // January 22, 2026

A recent pattern of transactions on the decentralized blockchain network ethereum suggests that scammers have launched an “address poisoning” campaign, CoinDesk reported Thursday (Jan. 22), citing Citi analysts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Chainalysis Says AI Scams Drove Crypto Fraud up 17% in 2025
Fraud Attack // January 13, 2026

Crypto scams and fraud took in at least $14 billion on-chain in 2025, up from a revised total of $12 billion the previous year, Chainalysis said Tuesday (Jan. 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Behind the Top Scams Consumers Face and the Defenses That Work
Fraud Attack // 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...

Block and PayPal Say Scams Are Now an Industry
Security & Fraud // January 06, 2026

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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
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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
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 form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS […]

Chainalysis Says AI Scams Drove Crypto Fraud up 17% in 2025

January 13, 2026
Crypto scams and fraud took in at least $14 billion on-chain in 2025, up from a revised total of $12 billion the previous year, Chainalysis said Tuesday (Jan. 13). Get the...

Bitcoin ATMs Become ‘Preferred Method of Payment for Scammers’

December 30, 2025
Scams involving bitcoin ATMs reportedly took $333.5 million from Americans from January through November, up from about $250 million in 2024. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Rental Scams Cost Consumers $65 Million Since 2020

December 23, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says rental scams have cost consumers $65 million since 2020. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...