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Amazon, Microsoft and India Authorities Crack Down on Impersonation Scams
Security & Fraud // October 20, 2023

Amazon and Microsoft have joined forces to protect consumers from impersonation scams, marking the first time these industry leaders have collaborated to combat tech support fraud. Recently, Amazon, Microsoft, and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India took action against perpetrators of technology support...

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FTC Issues Proposal to Ban Impersonations as Fraud Rises

February 15, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing a new set of rules that would prohibit the impersonation of individuals. Citing growing complaints around impersonation fraud, the FTC said in a news release on Thursday (Feb. 15) that it is “committed to using all of its tools to detect, deter, and halt impersonation fraud.” The commission noted that new technology, […]

Amazon, Microsoft and India Authorities Crack Down on Impersonation Scams

October 20, 2023
Amazon and Microsoft have joined forces to protect consumers from impersonation scams, marking the first time these industry leaders have collaborated to combat tech support fraud. Recently, Amazon, Microsoft, and...