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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

FBI Warns of QR Code Cybercrimes
FBI Warns of QR Code Cybercrimes
January 20, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The FBI is warning the public that cybercriminals have been tampering with Quick Response (QR) codes to redirect victims to malicious sites that steal their...

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Healthcare Breaches Give Fraudsters New Tools for ‘Targeted’ Crowdfunding Scams
Healthcare Breaches Give Fraudsters New Tools for ‘Targeted’ Crowdfunding Scams
January 12, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

It’s well known that fraudsters are nothing if not creative and cunning as they continually seek to prey on the most basic human traits of...

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Binance Under Scrutiny in Alleged $100M Scam in Pakistan
Binance Under Scrutiny in Alleged $100M Scam in Pakistan
January 10, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The Pakistan Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has said it wants to talk with cryptocurrency exchange Binance about a scam that has grifted over $100 million...

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Report: Binance Faces Scrutiny as Ponzi Mobile Apps Scam Surfaces
Report: Binance Faces Scrutiny as Ponzi Mobile Apps Scam Surfaces
January 10, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Binance, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, is under investigation by Pakistan regulators over a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme, Dawn reported Friday (Jan. 7). Get the Full Story...

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FBI: People Sharing Phone Numbers Online Could Fall Prey to Scammers
FBI: People Sharing Phone Numbers Online Could Fall Prey to Scammers
January 06, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning that people who post their phone numbers online as a point of contact when selling goods, or for...

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2021 Crypto Scams Top $7.7B, Fueled by DeFi-Friendly ‘Rug Pulls’
2021 Crypto Scams Top $7.7B, Fueled by DeFi-Friendly ‘Rug Pulls’
December 16, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

When South Africa-based cryptocurrency exchange Luno discovered that many of its clients were being targeted by a project that promised investors returns so large that...

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Bitcoin Daily: RugSeekers Group Aims to out Crypto Scams
Bitcoin Daily: RugSeekers Group Aims to out Crypto Scams
November 30, 2021  |  Bitcoin

A group that calls itself the RugSeekers has been working diligently to ferret out cryptocurrency scams, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Supply Chain Shortages Fuel Fraudsters With Fake Storefronts To Trick Holiday Shoppers
Supply Chain Shortages Fuel Fraudsters With Fake Storefronts To Trick Holiday Shoppers
November 17, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

The impulse buy will be hallmark of the 2021 holiday shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Creators of Squid Crypto Cash Out; Investors Lose $2M
Creators of Squid Crypto Cash Out; Investors Lose $2M
November 02, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

A digital currency based on Netflix TV show “Squid Game” suffered a massive blowback Monday (Nov. 1) and is now trading at $0, with the...

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