#fraud-prevention

#fraud-prevention

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Peel Regional Police say they are receiving reports of scam calls that appear to come from their non-emergency line largely targeting members of Asian communities. The caller claims to be a police officer, police said in a news release Thursday. "The caller references personal information about the victim to establish trust and extract further sensitive information, including banking details," police said.

Bouygues Telecom has confirmed a data breach exposing personal data of 6.4 million customers, affecting contact details and contractual information, but no bank card numbers or passwords were compromised.

Fraud is a ruthless crime that preys on our passions, our trust, and our excitement. More than three quarters of football ticket scams last season started on social media, with what seem like genuine 'first come, first served' offers all too often designed to rip off desperate fans.

WhatsApp has identified and removed 6.8 million accounts linked to scammers targeting people worldwide in the first half of the year, primarily from organized crime in South East Asia.

Many countries, including the UK and US, experience a spike in fraudulent messages purporting to be from tax authorities when tax filings become due.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has urged people to be wary of scams from fraudsters pretending to offer financial support from the government. Due to the range of benefits and financial support on offer from the department, it is often impersonated by scammers looking to take advantage of people's financial situations. The most recent scam text people are receiving invites the recipient to apply for an Energy Support Scheme to help with the high cost of gas and electricity.

Police have launched a new crackdown on courier fraud in Hatton Garden after victims were conned out of more than 21 million in the past financial year.

You shouldn't have to pay for this, but not for the reasons you think. You did everything right by reporting the theft to your bank, the merchant, and the police. You also kept a detailed record of your communication, which is important.

Compromised usernames and passwords have typically been at the root of many damaging data breaches, highlighting the inadequacy of current authentication methods.

The new anti-scam text system initiated by ComReg aims to reduce fraudulent text messages, but is currently mislabeling legitimate texts as 'likely scam'.

Cybersecurity experts from Silent Push report that thousands of fake storefronts mimic major retailers, aimed at stealing payment information while delivering no products.

Scammers are now texting businesses about how they're posting negative reviews on their business.

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The verification process, because it is burdensome, actually causes them to not follow up and not ultimately enroll in school, or worse: enroll in school without financial aid.