Social Engineering Scams news and trends

Entersekt CEO on Scams: ‘Bigger the Bullet, the Thicker the Armor’
Fraud Prevention // May 14, 2025

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Meta Sounds Pre-Holiday Alarm as Scam Incidents Jump 56%
Meta // December 10, 2024

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Social Engineering Scams Prove Costly to Consumers and Bank Bottom Lines
Fraud Prevention // November 22, 2024

With financial institutions (FIs) fortifying their defenses and evolving their strategies against digital payment fraud, criminals are turning to a new weak spot: the customers themselves. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

‘Pig Butchering’ Scams Pose Growing Risk to Businesses
Security & Fraud // March 04, 2024

Behavioral fraud and social engineering scams are getting more dangerous for businesses. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Entersekt CEO on Scams: ‘Bigger the Bullet, the Thicker the Armor’

May 14, 2025
If there’s one unwelcome constant in payments, it’s fraud. 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 PYMNTS and to […]

‘Pig Butchering’ Scams Pose Growing Risk to Businesses

March 04, 2024
Behavioral fraud and social engineering scams are getting more dangerous for businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Quick Reads
Credential-Harvesting Blitz Puts Tinder, News Corp, Chick-fil-A on Alert

June 01, 2025
The hacking group known as “Scattered Spider” has had a busy year. 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 Sounds Pre-Holiday Alarm as Scam Incidents Jump 56%

December 10, 2024
Meta has launched a pre-holiday anti-scam awareness campaign to keep users safe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Rise of AI-Powered Deepfake Imposter Scams Threatens Individuals and Banks

August 22, 2023
Deepfake technology, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), is reportedly becoming a favored tool for criminals engaged in imposter scams, posing a significant threat to individuals and the banking industry. Get...

Digital Authentication Firm Twilio Says Hackers Accessed Customer Data

August 08, 2022
Digital authentication company Twilio said some employees and customers were victims of a hack, a Bloomberg report said Monday (Aug. 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...