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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

Australia’s NAB Bars Payments to ‘High Risk’ Crypto Exchanges
Australia’s NAB Bars Payments to ‘High Risk’ Crypto Exchanges
July 17, 2023  |  Banking

National Australia Bank is blocking some cryptocurrency payments amid a nationwide wave of crypto scams. The bank (NAB) on Monday (July 17) announced it was introducing new customer...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Why FinTechs Are Leaning Into AI to Fight Changing Fraud Threats
PYMNTS Intelligence: Why FinTechs Are Leaning Into AI to Fight Changing Fraud Threats
July 13, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

As financial fraud evolves in the digital age, the picture that emerges is a complex one. On one hand, fraud in 2022 was at its...

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Senators Call for New Rules to Combat AI-Powered Scams
Senators Call for New Rules to Combat AI-Powered Scams
July 07, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

Senators have called on regulators to protect consumers from artificial intelligence (AI)-powered scams. In a letter to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra,...

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Biden Administration Proposes Rules Targeting ‘Junk Fees’ in Health Insurance
Biden Administration Proposes Rules Targeting ‘Junk Fees’ in Health Insurance
July 07, 2023  |  Regulation

The President Joe Biden administration has proposed restrictions on “junk insurance” plans that don’t meet the standards of the Affordable Care Act. These short-term plans have taken advantage...

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Report: Hacker Group Demands Reddit Reverse Plans to Charge Fees
Report: Hacker Group Demands Reddit Reverse Plans to Charge Fees
June 20, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

A hacker group has reportedly raised the stakes after getting no response from Reddit. The group known as BlackCat is now not only demanding a $4.5...

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Senators Demand Answers From Venmo and Cash App on Fraud
Senators Demand Answers From Venmo and Cash App on Fraud
June 16, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

A quartet of Senate Democrats want Venmo and Cash App to offer better fraud protection. The four senators — Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Elizabeth Warren...

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Behavioral-Driven Fraud Is Having a Modern Day Renaissance
Behavioral-Driven Fraud Is Having a Modern Day Renaissance
June 09, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Powered by technology like generative artificial intelligence (AI), behavioral-driven fraud is enjoying a modern renaissance. Whether through business email compromise (BEC) attacks or account takeover...

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Begins Restricting Payments to Crypto Exchanges
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Begins Restricting Payments to Crypto Exchanges
June 08, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has started declining or holding for 24 hours certain payments to cryptocurrency exchanges. Within months, the bank will also begin limiting customer...

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China Cracks Down on AI Amid Rise in Deepfake Scams
China Cracks Down on AI Amid Rise in Deepfake Scams
May 22, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

China has reportedly heightened scrutiny of “deepfake” tech amid a rise in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven fraud. Worries about the potential for AI to assist in...

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