fraud

Fraud is intentional deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain, or to deprive a victim of a legal right. Fraud can violate civil law, a criminal law, or it may cause no loss of money, property or legal right but still be an element of another civil or criminal wrong.

FTC Sends $500K to Consumers in Vivint Credit Report Case

FTC Sends $500K to Consumers in Vivint Credit Report Case
FTC Sends $500K to Consumers in Vivint Credit Report Case
December 05, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The FTC is sending almost $500,000 in payments to consumers it says were harmed by Vivint Smart Homes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Socure’s Friendly Fraud Fighting Consortium Hits Data Collection ‘Milestone’
Socure’s Friendly Fraud Fighting Consortium Hits Data Collection ‘Milestone’
December 05, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Socure says it has reached a milestone in its collaborative effort to combat “friendly fraud.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Government Agencies Suggest Practices to Combat Elder Financial Exploitation
Government Agencies Suggest Practices to Combat Elder Financial Exploitation
December 04, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Financial institutions play an important role in combating elder financial exploitation and in supporting the victims of these crimes, federal and state agencies said Wednesday...

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Social Engineering Game Exposes AI’s Achilles’ Heel, Experts Say
Social Engineering Game Exposes AI’s Achilles’ Heel, Experts Say
December 03, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

A user needed just a few carefully crafted sentences to override an artificial intelligence system’s core directives, manipulating it into transferring $47,000 in cryptocurrency through...

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Staying Safe From AI’s Surging Enterprise Threat This Cyber Monday
Staying Safe From AI’s Surging Enterprise Threat This Cyber Monday
December 02, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Cyber Monday is the ultimate digital shopping event. But this year, the stakes are higher than ever — and it is all due to artificial...

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UK’s Revolut Facing Wave of Complaints Over APP Fraud Claims
UK’s Revolut Facing Wave of Complaints Over APP Fraud Claims
December 02, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Revolut is reportedly facing a lawsuit tied into a wave of anti-fraud complaints. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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FTC to Expand Telemarketing Sales Rule to Combat Tech Support Scams
FTC to Expand Telemarketing Sales Rule to Combat Tech Support Scams
November 27, 2024  |  News

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a step closer to expanding its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) to enable it to combat tech support scams. Get the...

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As Supply Chains Go Digital, Cybersecurity Must be Strongest Link
As Supply Chains Go Digital, Cybersecurity Must be Strongest Link
November 27, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Cyber breaches, not coal in their stocking, is what businesses are worried about this holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Securing the Gig Economy: Combatting API Vulnerabilities and AI-Driven Threats
Securing the Gig Economy: Combatting API Vulnerabilities and AI-Driven Threats
November 26, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The success of the gig economy hinges on its underlying digital ecosystem, particularly APIs, which power real-time services like Uber and Fiverr. Get the Full...

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