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Jury Duty Scams Mark Latest Evolution of Impersonation Fraud

August 09, 2026
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Social Engineering Scam Breaches Levi Strauss Company Files
Cybersecurity // August 07, 2026

Levi Strauss & Co. has disclosed that an unauthorized third party accessed company files through a social engineering scam, according to the company’s Friday (Aug. 7) filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Crypto Scammers Take Advantage of New EU Regulations
Cryptocurrency // August 06, 2026

Europe’s new cryptocurrency regulations have reportedly given fraudsters a new pathway to scamming 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...

Retailers Report 69% Increase in Phone Scams as Shoplifting Dips
Fraud Prevention // August 02, 2026

Efforts by American retailers to prevent shoplifting appear to be paying off. 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...

House Republicans Urge Expanded Use of AI to Combat Financial Fraud
Artificial Intelligence // July 27, 2026

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming financial fraud, giving criminal organizations the ability to generate convincing scams at unprecedented scale. But according to a report issued last week by Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee, AI can also provide financial institutions and government agencies with...

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

March 23, 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...

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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Jury Duty Scams Mark Latest Evolution of Impersonation Fraud

August 09, 2026
Impersonation scammers reportedly have a new target: people afraid of being punished for missing jury duty. 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 […]

Social Engineering Scam Breaches Levi Strauss Company Files

August 07, 2026
Levi Strauss & Co. has disclosed that an unauthorized third party accessed company files through a social engineering scam, according to the company’s Friday (Aug. 7) filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Get the Full...

Crypto Scammers Take Advantage of New EU Regulations

August 06, 2026
Europe’s new cryptocurrency regulations have reportedly given fraudsters a new pathway to scamming consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retailers Report 69% Increase in Phone Scams as Shoplifting Dips

August 02, 2026
Efforts by American retailers to prevent shoplifting appear to be paying off. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...