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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

Senator Questions CFPB Director Chopra About Zelle’s Fraud Allegations
Senator Questions CFPB Director Chopra About Zelle’s Fraud Allegations
April 27, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

U.S. Sens. Bob Menendez and Elizabeth Warren sent a letter (Tuesday) April 26 to Zelle’s parent company, Early Warning Services, asking questions about the rise...

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Mastercard, Microsoft Debut Next-Gen ID Tech for Safer Online Shopping
Mastercard, Microsoft Debut Next-Gen ID Tech for Safer Online Shopping
April 25, 2022  |  Digital Identity

Mastercard and Microsoft Corp. have launched a refreshed identity solution designed to improve online shopping and detect digital fraud, the companies announced Monday (April 25)....

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Australia’s CBA Warns of False Crypto Platform Partnership Report
Australia’s CBA Warns of False Crypto Platform Partnership Report
April 19, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) released a statement on Tuesday (April 19) denouncing claims that the bank was partnering with a cryptocurrency trading platform...

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FTC: Americans Lost $5.8B to Fraud in 2021
FTC: Americans Lost $5.8B to Fraud in 2021
April 04, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Fraud has become a common concern for consumers, with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reporting recently that Americans lost more than $5.8 billion to fraud...

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Digital Fraud Tracker: Crypto Scams Increased in UK Last Year
Digital Fraud Tracker: Crypto Scams Increased in UK Last Year
April 04, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) was busy in 2021 when it came to keeping the cryptocurrency space safe, not only fighting off money laundering...

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PYMNTS Metaverse Series: The Scammers Are Coming, as VR Brings Phishers 3D Lures
PYMNTS Metaverse Series: The Scammers Are Coming, as VR Brings Phishers 3D Lures
March 29, 2022  |  Metaverse

On the web, you need to be careful of phishing emails claiming to be from your boss, telling you to check out the information on...

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ChronoPay Founder Charged With Alleged Payment Scam in Russia
ChronoPay Founder Charged With Alleged Payment Scam in Russia
March 23, 2022  |  Legal

Pavel Vrublevsky, founder of Russian payment technology company ChronoPay, has been charged in Moscow with money laundering. Writing on his website Tuesday (March 22), Brian...

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5 Takeaways on Pandemic Fraud From the FBI 2021 Internet Crimes Report
5 Takeaways on Pandemic Fraud From the FBI 2021 Internet Crimes Report
March 23, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

SIM swaps, employment schemes, business email compromise, tech support fakes, auction fraud, romance scams — fraud comes in many forms, and 2021 was a banner...

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Australia’s Watchdog Hauls Meta to Court Over Alleged Scam Crypto Ads
Australia’s Watchdog Hauls Meta to Court Over Alleged Scam Crypto Ads
March 18, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Australia’s competition watchdog is taking Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. and Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. to federal court over allegations of publishing scam advertisements for...

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