scams

Spot and avoid scams and unfair, deceptive, and fraudulent business practices with tips from the FTC, America's consumer protection agency. Learn about recent scams and how to recognize the warning signs.

Source: consumer.ftc.gov

UK Fraud Proposal Has ‘Significant Problems,’ Minister Says
UK Fraud Proposal Has ‘Significant Problems,’ Minister Says
May 20, 2024  |  Regulation

A British treasury official has reportedly criticized proposed fraud reimbursement measures for banks and FinTechs. The plan would require those companies to repay fraud victims...

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DOJ Charges 2 With Money Laundering Around ‘Pig Butchering’ Scams
DOJ Charges 2 With Money Laundering Around ‘Pig Butchering’ Scams
May 17, 2024  |  Legal

Two Chinese nationals have been charged with leading a scheme to launder proceeds from cryptocurrency investment scams. The indictment, unsealed in the Central District of...

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Online Merchants Grapple With Surge in Sophisticated Counterfeit Goods Scheme
Online Merchants Grapple With Surge in Sophisticated Counterfeit Goods Scheme
May 09, 2024  |  Fraud Attack

The internet has been both a blessing and a curse to society and commerce alike.  And with the news Wednesday (May 8) that a criminal network...

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New Report: Authorized Fraud Scams Damaging to Bank-Customer Relationships
New Report: Authorized Fraud Scams Damaging to Bank-Customer Relationships
May 09, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Despite ongoing efforts to educate consumers on protecting themselves against financial crime, increasing authorized fraud and scam instances are nightmares for banks and their customers....

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MGM Hackers Reportedly Targeting Banks and Insurers
MGM Hackers Reportedly Targeting Banks and Insurers
May 08, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Last year, a group called Scattered Spider pulled off a massive hack targeting casinos. Now, this mysterious collective has apparently turned its attention to the banking and...

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Wells Fargo: US Authorities Are Investigating Zelle Complaint Handling
Wells Fargo: US Authorities Are Investigating Zelle Complaint Handling
May 03, 2024  |  Regulation

Wells Fargo said Thursday (May 2) that U.S. authorities are investigating the handling of complaints about Zelle. This disclosure in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...

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Visa Stresses Education as Small Businesses Confront Fraud Vulnerabilities
Visa Stresses Education as Small Businesses Confront Fraud Vulnerabilities
May 02, 2024  |  Fraud Attack

Most crimes, as the saying goes, are crimes of opportunity. And that’s bad news for small businesses, whose lack of resources and challenges when accessing...

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Mastercard: ‘Movies’ Not ‘Snapshots’ of Consumer Behavior Help Banks Counter Scams
Mastercard: ‘Movies’ Not ‘Snapshots’ of Consumer Behavior Help Banks Counter Scams
May 01, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Scams, regrettably, are a feature — not a bug — of modern, digital payments and commerce.  And in an era where technology has become increasingly...

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Entrust Acquires Onfido Amid Jump in ID Fraud
Entrust Acquires Onfido Amid Jump in ID Fraud
April 09, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Data security firm Entrust has finalized its purchase of identity verification company Onfido. “With this completed acquisition, Entrust now provides the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of AI-powered, identity-centric...

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