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Scammers Use Outdated Payment Tech to Steal Government Benefits

September 20, 2026
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House Passes Bill to Give Local Police More Tools Against Elder Financial Fraud
Fraud Prevention // September 17, 2026

The House approved legislation Tuesday (Sept. 15) aimed at giving state and local law enforcement more resources to investigate sophisticated financial scams targeting older consumers in the United States. Among the primary targets of the measure are so-called pig butchering schemes based on cryptocurrency. Get...

The Next Fraud Frontier Is the Impostor Who Passes Every Check
Cybersecurity // September 17, 2026

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Revolut Faces Extortion Threats Following Email Scam
Cybersecurity // September 16, 2026

Last week, Revolut revealed that customer data had been exposed in an email scam. 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...

AI Helps Make Fraud 4.5 Times as Profitable for Scammers
Artificial Intelligence // September 14, 2026

Fraudsters are reportedly trading massive scam operations for smaller and more profitable schemes using artificial intelligence (AI). 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...

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The Next Fraud Frontier Is the Impostor Who Passes Every Check

September 17, 2026
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53% of Scam Victims Recover Money When They Tell Their Bank

March 23, 2026
A scam often works because the payment happens before the victim has time to think. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Behind the Top Scams Consumers Face and the Defenses That Work

January 13, 2026
Fraudsters are nothing if not creative, constantly reshaping old tricks with new technology to stay one step ahead of consumers and the institutions that serve them. Get the Full Story...

Account Takeovers Surge as Banks Scramble to Respond

December 22, 2025
Fraudsters are constantly evolving, and banks are struggling to keep up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Scammers Use Outdated Payment Tech to Steal Government Benefits

September 20, 2026
Decades-old payment technology is reportedly helping scammers steal hundreds of millions of dollars from the welfare system. 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 […]

Revolut Faces Extortion Threats Following Email Scam

September 16, 2026
Last week, Revolut revealed that customer data had been exposed in an email scam. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

AI Helps Make Fraud 4.5 Times as Profitable for Scammers

September 14, 2026
Fraudsters are reportedly trading massive scam operations for smaller and more profitable schemes using artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Revolut Says Customer Data Leaked in Email Scam

September 13, 2026
An email-based scam has reportedly led to the leak of Revolut customer data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...