#fraud-prevention

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E-Commerce
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

AI chatbot fraud: the gift card' subcription that may cost you dear

Fraudulent charges for gift cards linked to the Claude AI tool raised concerns among users about security and account safety.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
3 days ago

How Secure Identity Verification Enhances Trust In Online Learning Platforms

Trust is essential in online education, requiring secure identity verification to ensure authenticity and integrity.
Education
fromTelecompetitor
3 days ago

FCC introduces E-Rate portal, aiming at reducing fraud and simplifying access

FCC establishes an online competitive bidding portal for the E-Rate program to enhance transparency and reduce fraud.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
3 days ago

UK pensions dept shopping for spy-van tech worth up to 2M

The Department for Work and Pensions plans a £2 million upgrade for real-time surveillance of fraud suspects using advanced recording technology.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Federal government plans to ban crypto ATMs to stop scammers from defrauding Canadians | CBC News

The federal government plans to ban crypto ATMs to protect Canadians from scams and fraud.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Agencies doled out $186B in improper payments last year, GAO says

The federal government incurred at least $186 billion in improper payments in fiscal 2025, with significant amounts attributed to overpayments and unissued funds.
Music production
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Deezer says 44% of new music uploads are AI-generated, most streams are fraudulent

Deezer limits AI music visibility and monetization due to concerns over fraud, resulting in low streaming percentages.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
2 weeks ago

Digital publisher audit program launched with ANA support

AAM launched a free digital publisher audit program to combat advertising fraud and enhance transparency in digital media.
Information security
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Why Trust and Verification Are Critical for Modern Online Platform Businesses

Trust is essential yet fragile in the digital economy, with platforms facing increasing challenges from sophisticated online scams.
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

Sessions introduces bill to set up a new Treasury fraud watchdog

"During COVID, we learned that it is far too easy to commit fraud in federal programs. We also learned that once the money goes out the door to a fraudster, the vast majority is gone for good."
US politics
#identity-verification
#cybersecurity
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Tech companies are teaming up to combat scammers

Major tech companies signed the Online Services Accord Against Scams to implement unified fraud detection, security features, and verification measures across platforms while encouraging information sharing with law enforcement.
fromAlleywatch
3 weeks ago

Spade Raises $40M to Turn Messy Transaction Data into a Strategic Asset for Banks and Fintechs

Spade takes a fundamentally different approach: rather than training models on noisy transaction data, the company built a proprietary database of verified merchant records and treats enrichment as a search problem, matching each transaction to a real business in real time.
Marketing tech
Non-profit organizations
fromNextgov.com
4 weeks ago

The war against fraud should be a war for tech modernization

A new task force aims to combat fraud in public benefits programs by ensuring adequate anti-fraud controls and addressing data sharing challenges.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 weeks ago

Bitgo CEO Proposes Using a Public Blockchain as the Ultimate Solution for Government Fraud

Mike Belshe proposes using a public blockchain to combat state and federal fraud, potentially addressing losses of up to $521 billion annually.
#social-security
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Social Security Issues Major Warning to Retirees

Retirees must be vigilant against increasing government impostor scams targeting their Social Security information.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Social Security Issues Major Warning to Retirees

Retirees must be vigilant against increasing government impostor scams targeting their Social Security information.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

ALTA report quantifies complex title work required before closing

More than 80% of purchase transactions require reviewing at least 11 documents, while 21% involve reviewing more than 50 records tied to a property's ownership history.
Real estate
#snap
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Mass. U.S. attorney launches benefit, voter fraud task force

A new federal team in Massachusetts targets SNAP, MassHealth, and election-related fraud, featuring a public hotline for reporting suspected fraud.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Mass. U.S. attorney launches benefit, voter fraud task force

A new federal team in Massachusetts targets SNAP, MassHealth, and election-related fraud, featuring a public hotline for reporting suspected fraud.
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Pennsylvania fines BetMGM for fraud lapses

BetMGM was fined $100,000 for inadequate fraud prevention measures on its online betting platforms.
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

MLB and CFTC deal targets sports prediction markets

The arrangement is a formal memorandum of understanding that sets up how the league and the CFTC will work together. The two sides plan to monitor trading activity, exchange information, and look for any signs of manipulation tied to baseball-related event contracts.
Major League Baseball
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Allure Security Raises $17 Million for Online Brand Protection

Allure Security raised $17 million in Series B funding, totaling $43 million, to enhance its AI platform for brand protection against fraud.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Consumer-focused privacy company Cloaked raises $375M as it expands to enterprise | TechCrunch

Cloaked secured $375 million in Series B funding to expand its bundled security and privacy platform across consumer and enterprise markets, leveraging AI to protect against evolving threats.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

'How Do You Do That to People?' Crash Victims Speak Out Against Hochul's Car Insurance Agenda - Streetsblog New York City

Governor Hochul's proposals to limit traffic victims' rights to sue would reduce compensation for injured New Yorkers while fraud remains rare and Uber-backed groups outspend attorney lobbyists.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

World launches tool to verify humans behind AI shopping agents | TechCrunch

Tools for Humanity launched AgentKit, a verification tool enabling websites to confirm human authorization behind AI agent purchases using World ID iris scanning technology.
Information security
fromTNW | Google
1 month ago

Big Tech signs Industry Accord Against Online Scams

Eleven major companies committed to sharing threat intelligence and coordinating defenses against AI-driven fraud through Google's Global Signal Exchange platform.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Others Unite Under New Anti-Scam Pact

Eleven major tech companies formed the Online Services Accord Against Scams to coordinate fraud prevention across platforms through shared intelligence, best practices, and AI-powered tools.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

NYC brothers make new platform VryfID to help renters keep their information safe and secure | amNewYork

VryfID, a startup founded by brothers Aiden and Gabe Einhorn, securely centralizes financial documents for renters and real estate transactions while preventing fraud and protecting privacy.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Meta, cops deploy AI and handcuffs in scam crackdown

Meta deployed anti-scam tools across WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger, including device-linking warnings and suspicious friend request alerts, while law enforcement disrupted scam networks and arrested 21 fraudsters.
#scam-detection
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Meta rolls out new scam detection tools to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger | TechCrunch

Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Meta rolls out new scam detection tools to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger | TechCrunch

Meta launches scam detection tools across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger to alert users about suspicious activity before engagement occurs.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger get new ways to protect users from scams

Meta introduces scam detection tools across Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp to alert users about suspicious activities like unrecognized friend requests and device linking attempts before engagement occurs.
#ai-scam-detection
Privacy technologies
fromDigital Trends
1 month ago

Facebook Messenger will use AI to read your chats and save you from scams

Meta deploys AI-powered scam detection tools and law enforcement partnerships to prevent fraud across Facebook and Messenger while expanding advertiser verification to reduce fraudulent ads.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago

Google Expands AI Scam Protection to Samsung Galaxy S26

Google expands AI-powered scam detection beyond Pixel phones to Samsung Galaxy S26 and other Android devices, with real-time call and message fraud analysis using on-device AI.
fromPractical Ecommerce
1 month ago

New Ecommerce Tools: March 11, 2026

Riskified, a platform for ecommerce fraud prevention, has expanded its AI agent intelligence tool, wherein Riskified retrieves associated risk indicators and resolves an identity programmatically. Riskified acts as a trust agent, providing real-time risk intelligence directly into the shopping experience.
E-Commerce
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Dutch police start publicly shaming scammers into submission

Dutch police launched 'Game Over?!' campaign displaying 100 blurred suspect faces publicly, threatening to unblur them March 23 if suspects don't surrender by March 19.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 months ago

Sallie Has An Ad Business And Meta Is Declining Credit Cards | AdExchanger

Meta eliminates credit card payments for advertisers, requiring invoice-based payments to combat fraud, while Sallie Mae launches Backpack Media, a retail media network leveraging student financial data for targeted advertising.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
2 months ago

Take It To The Bank; LLMs Might Just Be ID Graphs That Need No IDs | AdExchanger

Digital advertising platforms are eliminating credit card payments and moving to invoicing, ending reward loophole schemes while combating fraud and platform abuse.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
2 months ago

Concerns with third party partner could derail LinkedIn's verification push

LinkedIn implements expanded verification requirements for company, workplace, and executive-level roles to combat scams and misrepresentation, though concerns about verification partner Persona may hinder progress.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

CertifID expands platform with AI-powered payoff ordering and document workflows

CertifID expanded its real estate platform with AI-powered payoff ordering, DocuSign integration, digital payment options, and enhanced fraud prevention to streamline the closing process.
Miscellaneous
fromHoodline
2 months ago

NYPD Warns Of Jewelry-Swapping Scam In Brooklyn

Brooklyn thieves swap real jewelry for fake by distracting victims and gaining close physical access, targeting seniors through emotional manipulation and false blessings.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Google looks to tackle longstanding RCS spam in India - but not alone | TechCrunch

We had not onboarded Google because we first wanted RCS messages to be routed through the Airtel spam filter. Under the partnership, Airtel's network intelligence will be combined with Google's RCS platform to enable real-time checks on business messaging, including sender verification, spam detection, and enforcement of users' do-not-disturb preferences.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.twincities.com
2 months ago

Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns

This is not a problem with the people of Minnesota, it's a problem with the leadership of Minnesota and other states who do not take Medicaid preservation seriously. We will give them the money, but we're going to hold it and only release it after they propose and act on a comprehensive plan to address fraud.
US politics
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A $5.7 billion AI startup wants to help cut government benefit fraud. Experts aren't so sure.

Checkr seeks government contracts to verify welfare and benefits eligibility using AI identity verification technology to reduce fraud and waste.
Information security
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This New Travel Con Is So Real Looking It's Tricking Even the Most 'Scam Aware' Travelers-Here's How to Stay Safe

Urgent, personalized texts impersonating airlines or hotels trick travelers into clicking counterfeit links or calling scammers to steal login, payment, and travel-identifying information.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Swish Introduces Joint Blocking Feature to Strengthen Fraud Protection Across Banks

Swish introduced a joint blocking feature allowing banks to block users system-wide to prevent fraud and enhance payment security.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 months ago

How Banks Can Protect Their Most Valuable Asset: Customers

Banks must secure money, property, data, and reputation because incidents—crime, insider misuse, fraud, or IT failures—threaten safety, customer trust, regulatory standing, and brand.
fromExchangewire
3 months ago

Digital Element Announces NAT Detector - Industry's New Standard for Accurate IP Geolocation & Risk Intelligence - ExchangeWire.com

designed to identify Network Address Translation (NAT) connections - including large-scale ISP deployments - and bring deeper insight and reliability to IP-based decisioning. NAT is a foundational networking technology that enables multiple devices or users to share a single public IP address. While standard NAT is common in home and enterprise networks, Carrier-Grade NAT (CGNAT) and other shared-IP practices by ISPs have become increasingly widespread as a practical response to the global IPv4 address shortage.
Marketing tech
Software development
fromVue.js Jobs
3 months ago

.NET Engineer (Fullstack) at ASCENDING - VueJobs

Design and maintain full-stack .NET applications using C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, Azure DevOps, and modern UI frameworks, incorporating AI/ML for fraud detection and automation.
E-Commerce
fromPractical Ecommerce
3 months ago

New Ecommerce Tools: January 21, 2026

Ecommerce merchants gain updated tools for return-fraud defense, AI-driven demand forecasting and inventory optimization, and expanded payment orchestration and alternative payment integrations.
fromAdExchanger
3 months ago

New Startup Pinch AI Tackles The Growing Problem Of Ecommerce Returns Scams | AdExchanger

If Q4 is the holiday shopping season, then Q1 might be the season of returns, or more specifically the season of return fraud. Retailers and ecommerce merchants are seeing a growing trend of returns and fulfillment scams that drain profit margins after big sales. This fraud was the impetus for Thursday's launch of Pinch AI, a startup that aims to mitigate such losses to fraud and marketing scams, with $5 million in venture backing.
E-Commerce
Miscellaneous
fromlondonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago

Half of UK retailers are considering scaling back or closing in 2026 - London Business News

Rising fraud is forcing many UK retailers to consider closure or scaling back, causing substantial financial losses, reputational damage, and weakened customer loyalty.
#ucp
fromInfoWorld
3 months ago
Information security

Google's Universal Commerce Protocol aims to simplify life for shopping bots... and devs

fromInfoWorld
3 months ago
Information security

Google's Universal Commerce Protocol aims to simplify life for shopping bots... and devs

Public health
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Amid fraud claims, Trump admin announces more changes to federal child care funding

HHS will rescind Biden-era CCDF rules, restoring attendance-based billing, ending advance payments, and reprioritizing vouchers for federally funded child care.
US politics
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Report: Elon Musk's DOGE Did Not Decrease Government Spending, Actually Increased It

The DOGE program coincided with increased federal spending, produced little measurable fraud reduction, and reported cost savings primarily due to calculation errors.
E-Commerce
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Bank of Ireland warns customers of social media ads impersonating major retailers

Holiday social-media scam adverts impersonate major retailers and lure shoppers to counterfeit websites to steal personal and financial information.
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Celebrate Your Financial New Year: A Q&A With New York City Community Manager, Iliana Menesick amNewYork

This year, I've been really inspired by the enthusiasm in New York City for financial education. People here aren't afraid to dream bigbuy a home, save for retirement, plan for college, or grow their businessand are really excited about the process to get there. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is helping connect them with the tools and knowledge to turn those dreams into reality.
Brooklyn
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Why Are Your Facebook Ads Stuck at a $50 Daily Budget?

You're getting solid results. ROAS looks healthy. You go to increase your daily budget and Facebook refuses to let you go beyond $50. Frustrating? Definitely. Random? Not at all. What you're running into isn't a mysterious bug. It's part of Meta's risk and pacing system - and once you understand how it works, you can plan around it instead of fighting it.
Online marketing
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
4 months ago

Can your shopping bot be trusted? How Visa will ensure scam-free AI transactions

Visa and Akamai are combining Visa's Trusted Agent Protocol with Akamai's threat intelligence to verify human-initiated AI agents and reduce fraud in agentic commerce.
Miscellaneous
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago

Russia Plans To Restrict International Phone Calls Amid Digital Crackdown

Russian authorities introduced a digital-security package including a ban on unsolicited international incoming calls and other measures to curb phone and internet fraud.
Software development
fromTearsheet
4 months ago

How community banks are balancing urgent pressures with long-term modernization - Tearsheet

Community and regional banks must continuously modernize to balance deposit and lending growth, reduce costs, combat fraud, and deliver competitive customer experiences.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Truecaller now lets users protect households from scam calls | TechCrunch

Truecaller launched Family Protection, a household-level scam protection letting one administrator manage scam controls for up to five family members.
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

Before You Reply To That "We Found Your iPhone" Text, Read This Warning

Here's how it works: The scammers pretend to be a legitimate Apple representative. They send text messages or iMessages, claiming that your lost iPhone has been found abroad, sometimes weeks or months after you may have lost it. "To make the messages look convincing, they include accurate details of the missing device - such as its model, color, and storage capacity - which the scammers can read directly from the phone itself," the NCSC warns in its alert.
Information security
US politics
fromAxios
5 months ago

3 roadblocks for the Senate's last-ditch health care negotiations

Senators pursue extending enhanced ACA tax credits, but House and White House resistance, GOP reform demands, fraud worries, income caps and Hyde amendment threaten deal.
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
5 months ago

Advertisers Concerned With Updated Google Ads Unacceptable Phone Number Policy

On December 10, 2025, we will update the Unacceptable phone number section of the Destination requirements policy to include a requirement indicating that phone numbers found to be associated with fraudulent activity or with a history of policy violations are unacceptable. We will begin enforcing the policy update on December 10, 2025, with enforcement ramping up over approximately 8 weeks.In case of disapprovals, you can learn more about how to fix a disapproved ad or asset.
Marketing tech
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Warning issued after fraudsters target high-value accounts for sophisticated scams

High-value bank account holders face a phone-led scam where fraudsters gain remote access to devices and online banking to steal funds, sometimes exceeding 1 million.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

One in five people lost money to scams in the past year, report reveals

Twenty percent of adults lost money to scams in the year to March, with widespread digital scam encounters and planned mobile-network upgrades to prevent spoofing and trace callers.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago

Common mistakes to avoid when voiding a check - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Voiding a check might seem like a small task, but it carries financial and security implications. Many people void checks when setting up direct deposit, paying bills automatically, or linking a bank account to a new platform. However, mistakes in the process can lead to lost time, rejected forms, or even fraud. Understanding how to void a check correctly and what not to do can save you from unnecessary headaches.
Business
fromtherealdeal.com
6 months ago

Landlords stand alone in fight against tech-savvy fraudsters

Fraudulent applications have become an increasingly common form of theft that starts when a tenant who generally lacks the means or intention of paying rent gets into a lease and then uses eviction protections to take a free ride that can last for months. Beside the lost rent for however many months a bad tenant can game the system, landlords eventually bear the legal and administrative costs of an eviction, which averages $7,685, according to a survey by Snappt, an Ojai-based provider of fraud-prevention software.
Real estate
#digital-id
fromExchangewire
6 months ago

Axis Partners with HUMAN to Strengthen CTV and Video Fraud Protection

The partnership positions Axis to expand its collaboration with new top-tier digital advertising partners, driving a more efficient and secure programmatic marketplace. This integration is another step forward in Axis's ongoing commitment to quality, transparency, and innovation in the AdTech ecosystem. About AxisAxis is an award-winning AdTech company known for its proprietary SSP, specializing in in-app, web, and CTV advertising across Tier 1 markets.
Marketing tech
Law
fromSocpub
7 months ago

Ultimate Beneficial Owner ID for Fraud Prevention & Compliance

Identifying UBOs is essential for AML compliance, fraud prevention, and transparent risk management to protect businesses and financial systems from illicit actors.
Information security
fromBusiness Matters
6 months ago

Strengthening Online Security Through Device Intelligence

Device intelligence uses hardware, software, network, and session signals to enable real-time risk-based decisions, reducing fraud while minimizing friction for trustworthy users.
fromTheregister
6 months ago

VMO2 launches Scam School to stop Gran getting mugged online

Scams are becoming pervasive, and there can be few people in the country who haven't received a text message or email from a fraudster pretending to be their bank or HMRC, the UK government's tax agency, or claiming to be a delivery firm holding a package for them. Older people are often targeted, and can lose substantial sums of money.
Digital life
fromwww.thelocal.com
7 months ago

The important EU banking security change you need to know about

When an individual makes a bank transfer (instant or traditional), their bank automatically queries the beneficiary's bank to verify a match between the name entered and the name linked to the account reference with the IBAN banking number. This verification, carried out in real time, can lead to one of the four following results: Exact match: Name and IBAN match. Partial match: the name is close but not identical.
Information security
Careers
fromOpelika-Auburn News
7 months ago

How to spot a scam job offer before fall hiring picks up

Scam job offers often request money or personal information, appear too good to be true, and can be identified by common red flags.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
7 months ago

FBI Warns of Spoofed IC3 Website

Threat actors are spoofing the FBI IC3 website to steal personal and financial information; users should access www.ic3.gov directly and avoid suspicious links.
fromNextgov.com
7 months ago

DOGE caucus co-chair says the cost-cutting unit's work will continue

DOGE is an active component in the government. They meet on a regular basis. They are made up of professionals who have a mission,
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
7 months ago

Ireland's scam text blocking plan deferred as regulator tries to fix technical issues

Telecoms regulator is delaying implementation of an SMS blocking mechanism because the anti-fraud system is not fully functional and may block legitimate messages.
Venture
fromSecurityWeek
7 months ago

Fraud Prevention Company SEON Raises $80 Million in Series C Funding

SEON raised $80 million Series C to accelerate AI-driven fraud prevention and AML solutions, expand globally, hire talent, and deepen integrations with financial and cloud partners.
fromBusiness Matters
7 months ago

How Roobet and SEON Work Together on Fraud Prevention

Online gaming fraud prevention is more than a compliance requirement-it's central to how Roobet builds trust with players and protects its platform. In a high-velocity environment where fraud tactics evolve quickly, maintaining that trust takes more than reactive tools. That's why Roobet chose SEON. Its real-time fraud prevention and AML technology gives the platform the flexibility to adapt quickly, the visibility to detect emerging threats, and the control to stop fraud before it impacts gameplay or user experience.
Information security
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
7 months ago

CertifID rolls out autonomous mortgage payoff ordering solution

CertifID’s autonomous payoff-ordering solution lets title professionals order mortgage payoffs with one click, complete orders in hours, and reduce lender delays.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

Trump Official Declaring War on Fraud' by Making Citizenship Test Harder Claims Current Test Is Just Too Easy'

USCIS plans to make the U.S. citizenship test harder to better assess applicants' attachment to the Constitution and to combat fraud.
fromNextgov.com
8 months ago

Labor seeks to require confidential unemployment data from states

The Labor Department is planning to require states to hand over sensitive unemployment information in the name of fighting fraud. The plan, detailed in a notice of proposed rulemaking issued on Friday, would require states to hand over confidential unemployment claims information to federal officials. The department is also considering creating a national claims database for oversight and audits, it says in the notice.
US politics
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