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FTC Shuts Down Alleged Healthcare Fraud Scheme
Security & Fraud // April 22, 2026

Federal regulators say they’ve temporarily halted an operation that allegedly tricks consumers seeking health insurance. 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,...

AI Fake News Found Its Perfect Home in Google Discover 
Fraud Attack // April 15, 2026

The way people find information online has shifted. Typed search queries are giving way to algorithmically curated feeds. Google Discover, the personalized content feed used by hundreds of millions, has become a primary entry point for news and purchasing decisions worldwide. Get the Full Story...

FCC Alleges Voxbeam Enabled Bank Impersonation Robocalls
Security & Fraud // April 06, 2026

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has found an Orlando-based voice service provider, Voxbeam Telecommunications, “apparently liable” for accepting suspicious call traffic, enabling bank impersonation robocalls to be transmitted to U.S. consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

53% of Scam Victims Recover Money When They Tell Their Bank
Security & Fraud // 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,...

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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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FTC Records 8-Fold Jump in Losses From Social Media Scams

April 27, 2026
New government data shows a significant increase in losses from social media scams. 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 […]

FTC Shuts Down Alleged Healthcare Fraud Scheme

April 22, 2026
Federal regulators say they’ve temporarily halted an operation that allegedly tricks consumers seeking health insurance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

FCC Alleges Voxbeam Enabled Bank Impersonation Robocalls

April 06, 2026
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has found an Orlando-based voice service provider, Voxbeam Telecommunications, “apparently liable” for accepting suspicious call traffic, enabling bank impersonation robocalls to be transmitted to U.S....

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...