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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

Deep Dive: How Reshipping Scams Deliver For Fraudsters

Deep Dive: How Reshipping Scams Deliver For Fraudsters
Deep Dive: How Reshipping Scams Deliver For Fraudsters
December 03, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has a warning for the public: When an offer appears too good to be true, that is probably the case....

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Vocalink Teams With TSB To Stop Real Time Payments Fraud
Vocalink Teams With TSB To Stop Real Time Payments Fraud
September 26, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

TSB is teaming up with Mastercard’s Vocalink to roll out a solution to help prevent fraud and payment mix-ups, Vocalink announced in a press release...

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Scammers Hawk Bogus Libra Currency
Scammers Hawk Bogus Libra Currency
July 23, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Facebook’s Libra has not even officially rolled out, yet there are already fake outlets springing up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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New Tool Allows UK Facebook Users To Report Ad Scams
New Tool Allows UK Facebook Users To Report Ad Scams
July 16, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Facebook has launched a tool for U.K. users to report suspicious ads that they suspect of being scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Bitcoin Daily: Britain Wants Ban On Retail Crypto Sales; Blockchain Firm Uses Bot To Prevent Crypto Scams
Bitcoin Daily: Britain Wants Ban On Retail Crypto Sales; Blockchain Firm Uses Bot To Prevent...
July 03, 2019  |  Bitcoin

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed a ban on retail cryptocurrency sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Bitcoin Daily: Haiti Home To Blockchain Surge; Fraudsters Use Fake Crown Prince Story To Steal Users’ Bitcoin
Bitcoin Daily: Haiti Home To Blockchain Surge; Fraudsters Use Fake Crown Prince Story To Steal...
July 01, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Haiti has seen a blockchain boom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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‘Scattered Canary’ BEC Scams Aim At US Firms
‘Scattered Canary’ BEC Scams Aim At US Firms
June 10, 2019  |  B2B Payments

From a one-man shop committing check fraud on Craigslist to a sophisticated multi-fraudster committing BEC scams, the rise of Scattered Canary has been startling. Elsewhere, in...

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Security Experts Warn About New Scam That Bypasses 2FA
Security Experts Warn About New Scam That Bypasses 2FA
June 06, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Security experts are warning about a phishing scam that can help hackers bypass two-factor authentication (2FA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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