Online Scams news and trends

Report: 82.9% of Young Adults Have Been Tricked by Suspicious Links
Security & Fraud // March 18, 2025

Young adults are reportedly vulnerable to phishing scams, despite being widely considered as “digital natives” who know how to avoid them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

FTC: Investment Scams Top 25% Spike in 2024 Fraud Losses
Security & Fraud // March 10, 2025

New Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data shows consumers reporting more than $12.5 billion in fraud losses last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Bluesky Clouded by Scammers as Social Platform’s Popularity Grows
Social Commerce // December 22, 2024

Bluesky’s rising popularity in the social media space is not without growing pains. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Report: Interpol Scam Crackdown Puts Focus on Online Payments Security
Security & Fraud // July 09, 2024

Interpol — short for the International Criminal Police Organization — may be familiar to readers as a staple of spy and action movies … where the police join forces around the globe to stop the bad guys in their tracks. Get the Full Story Complete...

Interviews & Exclusives
21% of Financial Scams Start on Social Media

March 20, 2025
They’re smart, they’re sophisticated and they’re on social media. A recently released report sheds light on the increasingly sophisticated tactics employed by financial scammers, revealing a disturbing trend of these criminals adopting strategies akin to legitimate businesses to target and defraud individuals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy […]

DocuSign Wages War On Phishing

January 23, 2020
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Report: 82.9% of Young Adults Have Been Tricked by Suspicious Links

March 18, 2025
Young adults are reportedly vulnerable to phishing scams, despite being widely considered as “digital natives” who know how to avoid them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing […]

FTC: Investment Scams Top 25% Spike in 2024 Fraud Losses

March 10, 2025
New Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data shows consumers reporting more than $12.5 billion in fraud losses last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Bluesky Clouded by Scammers as Social Platform’s Popularity Grows

December 22, 2024
Bluesky’s rising popularity in the social media space is not without growing pains. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

FTC Says Social Media Most Common Contact Method for Scams

October 06, 2023
Reported losses from scams originating on social media have reached $2.7 billion since 2021. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...