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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

Dick’s Sporting Goods Uncovers Cybersecurity Breach
Dick’s Sporting Goods Uncovers Cybersecurity Breach
August 28, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Dick’s Sporting Goods is the latest high-profile organization dealing with an information systems breach. The retailer revealed the incident in a filing with the Securities...

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Lumen: Chinese Hacking Group Breached 4 US Companies
Lumen: Chinese Hacking Group Breached 4 US Companies
August 27, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers tied to China breached four U.S. companies, according to cybersecurity researchers. Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs said in a Tuesday (Aug. 27) blog post that...

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Nigeria Targets Online Scams Following Meta Crackdown
Nigeria Targets Online Scams Following Meta Crackdown
August 26, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Nigeria is reportedly eager to combat online extortion scams following a crackdown by Meta. The country’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is willing to work...

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Galileo: Banks Need to Predict Customer Experience to Combat Fraud
Galileo: Banks Need to Predict Customer Experience to Combat Fraud
August 26, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Forget everything you knew about fraud and fraudsters. Financial institutions must grapple with the dual challenge of countering increasingly sophisticated fraud attacks as fraudsters harness...

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Visa Reportedly Weighing $925 Million Featurespace Acquisition
Visa Reportedly Weighing $925 Million Featurespace Acquisition
August 25, 2024  |  Acquisitions

 Visa is reportedly considering a multimillion-dollar bid for fraud-prevention firm Featurespace. The payments giant is in advanced talks about a possible sale, Sky News reported...

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UK Banks Struggle With ‘Ambiguous’ Fraud Reimbursement Rules
UK Banks Struggle With ‘Ambiguous’ Fraud Reimbursement Rules
August 21, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Banks, FinTechs and payments companies in the United Kingdom are reportedly struggling with the country’s new fraud rules. The entities have until Oct. 7 to...

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Mastercard Executive Urges Companies to Embed Security in Their Business DNA
Mastercard Executive Urges Companies to Embed Security in Their Business DNA
August 20, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

In today’s operating landscape, cybersafety and business success tend to go hand in hand. While understanding the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) employed by a...

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IRS Targets ‘Ghost Preparers’ and Other Emerging Scams Aimed at Taxpayers
IRS Targets ‘Ghost Preparers’ and Other Emerging Scams Aimed at Taxpayers
August 16, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

After a tax filing season that saw a growing number of scams, the IRS and several partners from the private and public sectors said they’re...

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This Week in Web3: Blockchain Looks to Create, Not Just Store, Real-World Value
This Week in Web3: Blockchain Looks to Create, Not Just Store, Real-World Value
August 14, 2024  |  Blockchain

Blockchain, at this point a significant industry, perpetually appears to be on the verge of mainstream acceptance. Its promise of delivering benefits such as easier...

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