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

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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SEC Alleges NovaTech Ltd Ran Fraudulent Crypto-Centered Scheme
SEC Alleges NovaTech Ltd Ran Fraudulent Crypto-Centered Scheme
August 12, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged NovaTech Ltd, its operators, Cynthia and Eddy Petion, and the company’s top promoters with running a fraudulent scheme centered on...

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Putting ‘Scam Dens’ Out of Business Means Using AI to Fight AI
Putting ‘Scam Dens’ Out of Business Means Using AI to Fight AI
August 09, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Fraud has become, to put it mildly, big business. Featurespace Chief Operating Officer Tim Vanderham told PYMNTS’ Karen Webster in an interview that “when you...

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UK’s National Crime Agency Shuts Down Platform Enabling Scam Calls
UK’s National Crime Agency Shuts Down Platform Enabling Scam Calls
August 02, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) reported Thursday (Aug. 1) that it shut down a platform that was used to make 1.8 million scam calls...

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Cyberattack on World’s Largest Silver Producer Shows Data Is the New Gold
Cyberattack on World’s Largest Silver Producer Shows Data Is the New Gold
August 01, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Effective cybersecurity programs are critical for today’s traditional industries, where IT spending is low and historically deprioritized relative to other initiatives. As these industries undergo...

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