Scam Prevention news and trends

Trump Wants Justice Dept. to Prioritize Cybercrime Cases
Fraud Prevention // March 08, 2026

President Donald Trump wants his administration to combat “predatory” schemes targeting American consumers and businesses. 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,...

Rental Scams Cost Consumers $65 Million Since 2020
Fraud Attack // December 23, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says rental scams have cost consumers $65 million since 2020. 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,...

TikTok Turns to AI to Drive Away AI-Driven Scams
artificial intelligence // November 11, 2025

eCommerce platforms like TikTok Shop are reportedly flooded with an uptick in AI-fueled scams. 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...

Starling Bank Debuts ‘Scam Intelligence’ as APP Fraud Grows
artificial intelligence // October 28, 2025

Starling Bank says it has begun using AI to help customers ward off purchase scams. 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,...

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FTC Records 8-Fold Jump in Losses From Social Media Scams

April 27, 2026
New government data shows a significant increase in losses from social media scams. 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 this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Trump Wants Justice Dept. to Prioritize Cybercrime Cases

March 08, 2026
President Donald Trump wants his administration to combat “predatory” schemes targeting American consumers and businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Rental Scams Cost Consumers $65 Million Since 2020

December 23, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says rental scams have cost consumers $65 million since 2020. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

TikTok Turns to AI to Drive Away AI-Driven Scams

November 11, 2025
eCommerce platforms like TikTok Shop are reportedly flooded with an uptick in AI-fueled scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...