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Bank Tellers Play Detective in Face of Rising Fraud
Fraud Prevention // June 07, 2026

A spike in incidents of financial fraud has reportedly turned America’s bank tellers into quasi-detectives. 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,...

Google Warns That Fake IT Workers Are Stealing Financial Data
Cybersecurity // June 05, 2026

Google’s cybersecurity organizations said Friday (June 5) that data theft extortion groups are targeting professional, legal and financial services organizations by impersonating IT support. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Google Fights Impersonation Scams With Fake-Call Detection Tech
Fraud Prevention // June 02, 2026

Google has introduced a fake-call detection feature designed to combat impersonation fraud enabled by spoofed phone numbers and artificial intelligence (AI) deepfake technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Visa Says Fraudsters Adapt as Payment Security Tightens
VISA // May 22, 2026

Scams have become the fastest-growing threat to payment security, Visa said in a new report. 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,...

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53% of Scam Victims Recover Money When They Tell Their Bank

March 23, 2026
A scam often works because the payment happens before the victim has time to think. 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 […]

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...

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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Bank Tellers Play Detective in Face of Rising Fraud

June 07, 2026
A spike in incidents of financial fraud has reportedly turned America’s bank tellers into quasi-detectives. 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 […]

Google Warns That Fake IT Workers Are Stealing Financial Data

June 05, 2026
Google’s cybersecurity organizations said Friday (June 5) that data theft extortion groups are targeting professional, legal and financial services organizations by impersonating IT support. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Google Fights Impersonation Scams With Fake-Call Detection Tech

June 02, 2026
Google has introduced a fake-call detection feature designed to combat impersonation fraud enabled by spoofed phone numbers and artificial intelligence (AI) deepfake technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Visa Says Fraudsters Adapt as Payment Security Tightens

May 22, 2026
Scams have become the fastest-growing threat to payment security, Visa said in a new report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...