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fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Digital life

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

fromSilicon Canals
4 days 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 weeks ago
Digital life

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

fromSilicon Canals
4 days 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
Digital life
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Millions Will Face Benefit Delays and Other Hurdles as Social Security Ends Phone Verification

The SSA will cease phone verification to reduce fraud, complicating access for many beneficiaries.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month 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.
Digital life
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Millions Will Face Benefit Delays and Other Hurdles as Social Security Ends Phone Verification

The SSA will cease phone verification to reduce fraud, complicating access for many beneficiaries.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month 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.
#cybersecurity
E-Commerce
fromCmsreport
2 months ago

Strategies for Mitigating Financial Risks in E-Commerce

E-commerce faces significant financial risks due to cyber threats, necessitating strong security measures to ensure business viability.
Apple
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Urgent warning for Apple users over new 'suspicious activity' scam targeting iPhones: Here's how to stay safe

Cybercriminals exploit urgency from security alerts to trick victims into giving personal information in recent Apple scam attempts.
Online marketing
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

Before You Google A Business' Phone Number, Beware Of This Scam

Scammers manipulate Google search results to display fake phone numbers, leading consumers to potentially dangerous calls.
Digital life
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Terrifying scam affecting customers at one of America's biggest banks

A new SMShing scam targeting TD Bank customers is deceiving users into revealing their banking credentials.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 month 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.
E-Commerce
fromCmsreport
2 months ago

Strategies for Mitigating Financial Risks in E-Commerce

E-commerce faces significant financial risks due to cyber threats, necessitating strong security measures to ensure business viability.
Apple
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Urgent warning for Apple users over new 'suspicious activity' scam targeting iPhones: Here's how to stay safe

Cybercriminals exploit urgency from security alerts to trick victims into giving personal information in recent Apple scam attempts.
Online marketing
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

Before You Google A Business' Phone Number, Beware Of This Scam

Scammers manipulate Google search results to display fake phone numbers, leading consumers to potentially dangerous calls.
Digital life
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Terrifying scam affecting customers at one of America's biggest banks

A new SMShing scam targeting TD Bank customers is deceiving users into revealing their banking credentials.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 month 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.
Cryptocurrency
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

After latest kidnap attempt, crypto types tell crime bosses: Transfers are traceable

Organized crime is increasingly leveraging crypto robbery, mistakenly believing that cryptocurrency transactions are untraceable.
#identity-theft
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago
Toronto

Toronto police warn of phone scam where fraudsters claim to be Shanghai police | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago
Toronto

Toronto police warn of phone scam where fraudsters claim to be Shanghai police | CBC News

#consumer-protection
Gadgets
fromFast Company
2 weeks 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.
3 weeks ago
Gadgets

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

fromFast Company
1 month 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 weeks 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.
3 weeks ago
Gadgets

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

fromFast Company
1 month 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

fromIrish Independent
1 week 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
#legislation
NYC politics
fromjacksonheightspost.com
2 months ago

Gonzalez-Rojas, advocates push for SNAP fraud protections, EBT chip cards

Legislators and advocates rally for new measures to protect SNAP recipients and combat fraud with proposed legislation in New York.
NYC politics
fromjacksonheightspost.com
2 months ago

Gonzalez-Rojas, advocates push for SNAP fraud protections, EBT chip cards

Legislators and advocates rally for new measures to protect SNAP recipients and combat fraud with proposed legislation in New York.
#scam-alert
#online-security
#actblue
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
1 month 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 weeks ago

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

Congress is investigating ActBlue amid concerns about potential fraudulent donations.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
1 month 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 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
1 month ago
Marketing tech

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

fromPCMAG
1 month ago
Marketing tech

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

fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month 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
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Most AI voice cloning tools aren't safe from scammers, Consumer Reports finds

AI voice cloning technology is rapidly advancing, posing serious risks for scams without adequate safeguards.
NYC parents
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

If You've Received A Text Asking You To Pay Unpaid Tolls Recently, It's A Scam, According To The FBI

Tom's Law warns about text message toll scams
Scammers impersonate toll agencies to collect fees
FTC advises caution against phishing schemes
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Most AI voice cloning tools aren't safe from scammers, Consumer Reports finds

AI voice cloning technology is rapidly advancing, posing serious risks for scams without adequate safeguards.
NYC parents
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

If You've Received A Text Asking You To Pay Unpaid Tolls Recently, It's A Scam, According To The FBI

Tom's Law warns about text message toll scams
Scammers impersonate toll agencies to collect fees
FTC advises caution against phishing schemes
#cybercrime
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month 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
1 month 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.
#executive-order
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The Cost of Payment Errors: How Automating Account Validation Saves Millions

In the world of finance, most fraud discussions focus on external cybercriminals. But the bigger, often overlooked threat comes from within: payment errors.
Privacy professionals
fromIrish Independent
1 month 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.
1 month 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
1 month 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.
#ai
E-Commerce
fromPractical Ecommerce
2 months ago

New Ecommerce Tools: February 20, 2025

Meta expands Facebook Marketplace to include ads from rival providers in response to antitrust pressure.
Swap partners with Signifyd to improve global commerce while managing fraud risks.
Marketing tech
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

88% of organizations are increasing fraud team headcounts

In 2025, organizations are significantly increasing budgets and teams for fraud prevention, yet fraud continues to outpace revenue.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Quantexa nabs $175M at a $2.6B valuation to double down on data analytics for AI | TechCrunch

Quantexa secures $175 million in Series F funding to expand its AI-driven platform for combating fraud and managing data across organizations.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
1 month 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.
E-Commerce
fromPractical Ecommerce
2 months ago

New Ecommerce Tools: February 20, 2025

Meta expands Facebook Marketplace to include ads from rival providers in response to antitrust pressure.
Swap partners with Signifyd to improve global commerce while managing fraud risks.
Marketing tech
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

88% of organizations are increasing fraud team headcounts

In 2025, organizations are significantly increasing budgets and teams for fraud prevention, yet fraud continues to outpace revenue.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Quantexa nabs $175M at a $2.6B valuation to double down on data analytics for AI | TechCrunch

Quantexa secures $175 million in Series F funding to expand its AI-driven platform for combating fraud and managing data across organizations.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
1 month 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.
#social-security-administration
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients

fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients

Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago

Attorney General James Secures $975,000 from Auto Insurance Company over Data Breach

Root insurance company punished for data breach affecting 45,000 New Yorkers due to inadequate security measures.
Total penalties from auto insurers for data protection failures now at $6.57 million.
#elon-musk
#fintech
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

When Sales Incentives Backfire

Salespeople often find creative ways to manipulate incentives to maximize personal gains, which can lead from bending rules to outright fraudulent behavior.
Growth hacking
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

The Biggest Online Casino Scams in Australia: How to Protect Yourself

The Australia online casino market is booming but is shadowed by scams that cost players millions annually, with increasingly sophisticated tactics used by fraudsters.
Privacy professionals
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Bill Pulte says hell scrutinize underperforming' Fannie and Freddie

Trump administration set to remove Fannie and Freddie from conservatorships, impacting mortgage market dynamics.
Fannie Mae is actively enhancing fraud detection in the multifamily loan sector.
Remote teams
fromForbes
2 months ago

30 Remote Job Scams To Look Out For In 2025

Job scams have surged due to increased remote work demand, with 20,000 reports in 2024 resulting in over $220 million lost by job-seekers.
#technology-innovation
Digital life
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Login.gov is key to administration anti-fraud efforts, GSA official says

Login.gov is essential to the Trump's administration's strategy against fraud in government services.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Customers are fraudulently asking delivery apps for refunds on food they received

Refund fraud significantly impacts food delivery apps, leading to substantial losses.
Diners exploit loopholes in delivery services by falsely claiming issues to receive refunds.
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