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

Bitcoin Daily: In UK, Warnings On Crypto Scams, While Bitcoin Wilts
Bitcoin Daily: In UK, Warnings On Crypto Scams, While Bitcoin Wilts
August 21, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Amid the volatility of cryptos, and across the pond, warnings of scams abound. As noted by financial publications and sites such as Crypotovest, in the...

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Five At Five: A Brighter Retail Forecast For 2018
Five At Five: A Brighter Retail Forecast For 2018
August 13, 2018  |  News

Welcome to the Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Today’s coverage includes the newest sales figures from the...

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Investors Have Lost Close To $100M In ICO Scams
Investors Have Lost Close To $100M In ICO Scams
August 13, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Based on new research from Diar, a blockchain intelligence firm, close to $100 million in cryptocurrency has been stolen via initial coin offering (ICO) exit...

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Why Phishers Like B2B
Why Phishers Like B2B
August 09, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

Businesses, get ready: The phishers are paying more attention to you. No company has ever been completely safe from criminals, whether it’s the type that...

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Phishing Scam Masquerades As Square To Target Businesses
Phishing Scam Masquerades As Square To Target Businesses
July 30, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

A phishing scam making the rounds and targeting businesses is using the Square name to fool its targets. Reports in the Victoria Advocate said scammers are...

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China Breaks Up Massive Pyramid Scheme Involving 82 People
China Breaks Up Massive Pyramid Scheme Involving 82 People
July 25, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

China has arrested 82 people as part of the busting of a $1.51 billion online pyramid scheme that involved more than 220,000 investors. Reuters, citing the...

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Google Says Employee Security Key Program A Success Against Phishing
Google Says Employee Security Key Program A Success Against Phishing
July 24, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Google has claimed a success in its fight against employee phishing scams, telling reporters that none of its more than 85,000 employees have fallen victim...

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FTC’s Operation Main Street Helps Protect SMBs From Fraud
FTC’s Operation Main Street Helps Protect SMBs From Fraud
June 19, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a new law enforcement initiative targeting operations seeking to defraud small businesses. In partnership with the offices of...

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Bitcoin Daily: U.S. And Canada Probe Crypto Scams, Vanguard Predicts Likely Bitcoin Crash
Bitcoin Daily: U.S. And Canada Probe Crypto Scams, Vanguard Predicts Likely Bitcoin Crash
May 22, 2018  |  Bitcoin

MF Chain has a new cryptocurrency payment solution for merchants, the company said in an announcement. And, by integrating with supported cryptocurrency wallets through an...

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