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Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

EquityProtect, title companies seek to boost fraud awareness

EquityProtect helps reduce long-term financial risks from property fraud by offering monitoring beyond traditional title insurance.
Increased fraud in property ownership highlights the need for robust solutions like EquityProtect.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

EquityProtect, title companies seek to boost fraud awareness

EquityProtect helps reduce long-term financial risks from property fraud by offering monitoring beyond traditional title insurance.
Increased fraud in property ownership highlights the need for robust solutions like EquityProtect.
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
4 days ago

Google SMS Review Scams & Blackmail Threats

Scammers are now texting businesses about how they're posting negative reviews on their business.
Privacy professionals
#cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 months ago

AI unleashes more advanced scams. Here's what to look out for (and how to stay protected)

AI is a double-edged sword, boosting productivity while also enabling advanced cyber scams.
Artificial intelligence
fromAdweek
1 month ago

When AI Fakes a Brand: Domain Spoofing Is a Crisis of Trust

AI-driven domain spoofing poses a critical threat to brands, requiring active involvement of marketing and legal teams.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

94% of Fortune 50 Companies Have Employee Identity Data Exposed by Phishing Attacks

Phishing attacks are increasing in scale and complexity, impacting major companies disproportionately.
A vast majority of exposed employee data includes critical identifiers such as email and IP addresses.
Cryptocurrency
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Binance's AI-Driven Crackdown on Crypto Scams: $9.1M Recovered, $129M Prevented | HackerNoon

Binance is leading the fight against cryptocurrency scams through its comprehensive Anti-Scam Refund Initiative.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 months ago

AI unleashes more advanced scams. Here's what to look out for (and how to stay protected)

AI is a double-edged sword, boosting productivity while also enabling advanced cyber scams.
Artificial intelligence
fromAdweek
1 month ago

When AI Fakes a Brand: Domain Spoofing Is a Crisis of Trust

AI-driven domain spoofing poses a critical threat to brands, requiring active involvement of marketing and legal teams.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

94% of Fortune 50 Companies Have Employee Identity Data Exposed by Phishing Attacks

Phishing attacks are increasing in scale and complexity, impacting major companies disproportionately.
A vast majority of exposed employee data includes critical identifiers such as email and IP addresses.
Cryptocurrency
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Binance's AI-Driven Crackdown on Crypto Scams: $9.1M Recovered, $129M Prevented | HackerNoon

Binance is leading the fight against cryptocurrency scams through its comprehensive Anti-Scam Refund Initiative.
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Why Smart People Fall for Fraudulent Schemes

Every year, thousands of intelligent and otherwise capable people fall victim to some form of exploitation or fraud. The fallout is devastating, both financially and psychologically.
Fundraising
fromBrooklyn Eagle
6 days ago

District Attorney holds SNAP benefits fraud prevention workshop

As theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds has grown in Brooklyn, District Attorney Gonzalez and other presenters will provide attendees with information on EBT Card fraud, current scams and ways to protect one's personal account.
NYC politics
#finance
fromThe Globe and Mail
1 week ago
Social media marketing

Scammers are impersonating finance experts to steal millions - and the real ones are struggling to stop it

fromThe Globe and Mail
1 week ago
Social media marketing

Scammers are impersonating finance experts to steal millions - and the real ones are struggling to stop it

#financial-aid
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Online learning

Calif. colleges' 'ghost students' may make getting financial aid more difficult

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Online learning

Calif. colleges' 'ghost students' may make getting financial aid more difficult

fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

'Zero tolerance for fraud': Miami tightens driver's license procedures

Using false documents to obtain a driver's license or state ID is a crime. In Florida, driving privileges are only granted to those who meet all legal requirements, including proof of legal presence and verified residency.
Miami food
DC food
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

FBI issues warning to all 1.8b iPhone users over dangerous scam

A texting scam falsely claims overdue traffic tickets to steal personal data, growing over 700% recently.
#consumer-awareness
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

My credit card details were stolen on holiday - here's how you can stop it happening to you

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

My credit card details were stolen on holiday - here's how you can stop it happening to you

#cryptocurrency
fromDATAVERSITY
2 weeks ago

Real-Time Financial Data: Transforming Decision-Making in the Banking Sector - DATAVERSITY

Real-time financial data is essential for effective cash management and decision-making in modern banking.
Business intelligence
#identity-verification
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 weeks ago

NYC DOT Warns Drivers About Fake QR Code Scam on Parking Meters | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez made it crystal clear: "This is a scam to collect your payment information. We are working with law enforcement to hold those responsible accountable."
NYC parents
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

UAE Tech Firm Launches Country's First Ad Exchange Platform To Combat Ad Fraud | Entrepreneur

VeraViews aims to cut out intermediaries and minimize invalid traffic to enhance UAE's profile as a leading ad destination.
Marketing tech
fromcointelegraph.com
3 weeks ago

How to use Chainabuse and Scamwatch to report a Bitcoin scammer

Chainabuse provides a transparent platform for sharing information on crypto scams, encouraging individuals to report fraudulent activities to prevent others from being victimized.
Cryptocurrency
#consumer-protection
Gadgets
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Did you lose your wallet? AT&T wants to help you recover your ID cards and other important financial items

Fraud reports increased 25% from 2023 to 2024 costing consumers over $12.5 billion, prompting AT&T to enhance its ActiveArmor app.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Gadgets

My Credit Card Was Used For Fraudulent Charges, But Then The Items Were Actually Delivered to Me. What Happens Next?

fromFast Company
2 months ago
Online marketing

'Teaching people how to avoid scams is better than helping someone who's lost a ton of money': Scambaiters are going viral on YouTube

Gadgets
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Did you lose your wallet? AT&T wants to help you recover your ID cards and other important financial items

Fraud reports increased 25% from 2023 to 2024 costing consumers over $12.5 billion, prompting AT&T to enhance its ActiveArmor app.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Gadgets

My Credit Card Was Used For Fraudulent Charges, But Then The Items Were Actually Delivered to Me. What Happens Next?

fromFast Company
2 months ago
Online marketing

'Teaching people how to avoid scams is better than helping someone who's lost a ton of money': Scambaiters are going viral on YouTube

fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks ago

Vehicle Cameras For Fleets: Your Secret Weapon for Safety & Savings

Camera systems capture clear footage, day or night, showing how drivers behave on the road. Spot risky moves like harsh braking or speeding, then use the videos to train drivers to be safer.
Cars
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

London borough issues warning over homeowners attempting to dodge double council tax payments

Westminster Council is cracking down on homeowners falsely claiming properties as occupied to avoid increased council tax rates.
#dmv
fromtime.com
4 weeks ago
NYC parents

Authorities Issue Warnings Over Multistate DMV Scam Texts. Here's What to Look Out For

fromtime.com
4 weeks ago
NYC parents

Authorities Issue Warnings Over Multistate DMV Scam Texts. Here's What to Look Out For

#app-store
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Apple

Ahead of WWDC, Apple says App Store blocked $2B in fraud transactions last year, $9B in past 5 years | TechCrunch

Apple
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Apple Blocks $9 Billion in Fraud Over 5 Years Amid Rising App Store Threats

Apple has prevented over $9 billion in fraudulent transactions in five years, including $2 billion in 2024.
The App Store faced numerous fraud threats, prompting rigorous security measures.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Ahead of WWDC, Apple says App Store blocked $2B in fraud transactions last year, $9B in past 5 years | TechCrunch

Apple has stopped over $9 billion in fraud on the App Store, protecting developers and consumers in the process.
Apple
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Apple: App Store stopped $2 billion in fraud, blocked 2 million risky apps in 2024

Apple claims it has prevented over $9 billion in fraudulent transactions through its App Store in the last five years.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Nintendo partners with third-party websites to stop Switch 2 scalpers

Nintendo has announced a partnership with Japanese retail sites to combat fraudulent listings for the new Switch 2 by proactively removing scams and sharing information.
Video games
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

Secret Service Targets Card Skimmers at Bushwick Stores

The Secret Service, with the NYPD and USDA, is combating EBT fraud targeting vulnerable populations through Operation Flagship.
NYC politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

How to buy TikTok views and avoid scammers: A detailed guide - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

There's a myriad of scammers in the TikTok views niche, including those selling bot views, committing payment fraud, and posing threats to personal data.
Social media marketing
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Authorities launch NYC crackdown on credit-card-skim rings: 'People are coming for you'

Authorities are intensifying efforts against organized crime that steals billions through ATM skimming, particularly impacting low-income individuals in New York City.
#ai-technology
fromFuturism
2 months ago
Digital life

Lonely Boomers Are Doomed Now That Scammers Are Using AI Filters to Make Themselves Look Like Beautiful Women

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Marketing tech

AI tool of the week: Ghent's food tech unicorn Deliverect unveils AI tool to stop fraudulent refunds - Silicon Canals

fromFuturism
2 months ago
Digital life

Lonely Boomers Are Doomed Now That Scammers Are Using AI Filters to Make Themselves Look Like Beautiful Women

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Marketing tech

AI tool of the week: Ghent's food tech unicorn Deliverect unveils AI tool to stop fraudulent refunds - Silicon Canals

#social-security
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Former SSA Chief: "Elon Musk Is the Biggest Fraud, Not Social Security"

fromKqed
2 months ago
Digital life

New Social Security Rules Will Create Hurdles for Millions of Older Adults, Report Finds | KQED

Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

See The Average Social Security Benefit By Age (62-67 Years Old)

Social Security is facing potential insolvency due to mismanagement, but new auditing methods may help preserve it for future generations.
fromKqed
2 months ago
Digital life

New Social Security Rules Will Create Hurdles for Millions of Older Adults, Report Finds | KQED

#identity-theft
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Motor insurance premiums up 12pc in just two years as average cost revealed

The average premium is now €616, a rise of €67 since 2022, reflecting a 12% increase over the last two years despite government reforms.
UK news
#actblue
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

ActBlue scandal proves Democrats are the real 'dark money' party

ActBlue weakened its fraud policy during the 2024 election, leading to an influx of illegal donations from foreign entities.
US Elections
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Contractors for Dem fundraising platform ActBlue summoned to Congress amid fraud probe

Congress is investigating ActBlue amid concerns about potential fraudulent donations.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Bank of Ireland issues scam warning over 'new wave' of texts sharing fake phoneline number

"We want to warn people as we are seeing a particular spike in these phone scams at the moment. We have seen more than 20 fake phonelines so far in April, that's a significant increase on other months," Bank of Ireland head of fraud Nicola Sadlier, said.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Acting HUD watchdog's memo targets fraud, tech and safety issues

Resolving 31 open and new recommendations is crucial for HUD to mitigate fraud, enhance conditions for residents, and improve technology modernization strategies.
Privacy professionals
fromTucsonSentinel.com
2 months ago

As commencement approaches, AG Mayes warns Arizonans of employment scams

Scammers are exploiting the search for employment during economic uncertainty, resulting in a threefold increase in fraudulent job scam reports since 2020, according to the FTC.
Online marketing
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
2 months ago

Microsoft Advertising Temporarily Suspends Client Connection Requests

These requests have been forwarded to our Engineering team, who will handle the linking on your behalf. At this time, due to a recently implemented security measure, agencies are temporarily unable to send new client connection requests directly... the policy is currently applied universally.
Marketing tech
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

CARFAX launches new tool to help dealerships spot stolen cars, fraud | CBC News

"VIN Fraud Check is the latest in our suite of data-driven solutions aimed at protecting Canadians and ensuring safer vehicle transactions," said Shawn Vording, president of CARFAX Canada.
Canada news
#google
fromPCMAG
2 months ago
Marketing tech

AI Helped Google Flag Fraudulent Activity on 39 Million Ad Accounts Last Year

fromPCMAG
2 months ago
Marketing tech

AI Helped Google Flag Fraudulent Activity on 39 Million Ad Accounts Last Year

fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Blend, Alloy expand fraud prevention partnership

Our partnership with Alloy helps us go beyond expectations, giving financial institutions the security and scalability they need to lend with confidence.
Marketing tech
#scams
#executive-order
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 months ago

President Trump's War on 'Information Silos' Is Bad News for Your Personal Data

The executive order seeks to consolidate government data to reduce waste and fraud, emphasizing the need to break down information silos.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Ending data silos: Inside the new executive order to fight waste, fraud and abuse

The Executive Order mandates federal agencies to dismantle information silos for improved data transparency and collaboration.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 months ago

President Trump's War on 'Information Silos' Is Bad News for Your Personal Data

The executive order seeks to consolidate government data to reduce waste and fraud, emphasizing the need to break down information silos.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Ending data silos: Inside the new executive order to fight waste, fraud and abuse

The Executive Order mandates federal agencies to dismantle information silos for improved data transparency and collaboration.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Daniel O'Donnell forced to address rumours that he is unwell in hospital

I am just doing a wee message to let you know that I'm feeling very well. I have seen a few pictures up leading people to believe that I'm in hospital, very unwell with a picture of me and obviously that's a fake, doctored picture telling people that I need help.
Social media marketing
#companies-house
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The 5 ways you can prevent your credit card from getting stolen Matters More Than You Think

Every year, about 62 million Americans experience credit card fraud, highlighting the need for vigilant account monitoring due to the alarming fraud rates among cardholders.
Cryptocurrency
Digital life
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Bank scam stealing people's life savings with a single phone call

A couple lost their life savings to a scam after being tricked into providing bank details over the phone.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
3 months ago

Charm Security Raises $8M to Transform Fraud Prevention with Psychological Insights and AI

Charm Security addresses $1.03 trillion in global losses from scams by focusing on human vulnerabilities using AI and psychological insights.
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

Cardiff-based payments tech company Burbank bags 5.9M

Burbank's innovative payments technology offers seamless integration for merchants, enabling secure online transactions classified as Card-Present, thus reducing fraud risks and processing costs.
European startups
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