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,...
For Stephen Ritter, the question “Who are you?” has never been more important. As the chief technology officer of identity verification solution provider Mitek, he said he knows that question had an easy answer in the past. The question of “you” was confirmed by a...
Six men were convicted by a Paris court in a $50 million impersonation plot that conned wealthy residents into giving money to help the government with covert operations involving hostages, The New York Times reported on Thursday (March 11). Gilbert Chikli, 54, was sentenced to 11...
May 01, 2024
Scams, regrettably, are a feature — not a bug — of modern, digital payments and commerce. And in an era where technology has become increasingly sophisticated, so too have the methods employed by scammers. From identity theft to fraudulent transactions, scams are evolving at an alarming rate, leaving consumers vulnerable and financial institutions grappling with […]
July 24, 2020
For Stephen Ritter, the question “Who are you?” has never been more important. As the chief technology officer of identity verification solution provider Mitek, he said he knows that question...
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, […]
March 12, 2020
Six men were convicted by a Paris court in a $50 million impersonation plot that conned wealthy residents into giving money to help the government with covert operations involving hostages, The...
