Scams
Fraud Alert! Watch Out for These 5 Sneaky Scams Targeting Small Businesses and How to Avoid Them
As a small business owner, you're at greater risk of scams due to limited resources. With 96% of US companies targeted yearly, staying sharp is vital to safeguarding your business and finances.
Your Face is Data — and Scammers Are Using it for Fraud. Here are 5 Tips When Using Identity Verification
In today's crowded identity verification market, selecting the most suitable option can be daunting. There are simply too many solutions to be considered and tested out. This article highlights the key criteria to pay close attention to when deciding.
We Are in an AI Arms Race. Here's How We Can Beat AI Bots and Fraud.
An explanation of how fraudsters use AI to game digital advertising platforms — and how constant AI innovation is key to combating them.
A Self-Described Real Estate Visionary Was Charged with Running an Airbnb Scam that Made Millions By Tricking Guests Into Booking Non-Existent Properties
The "double-booking-bait-and-switch scheme" occurred between January 2018 and November 2019, according to the indictment.
Andy Cohen Lost 'A Lot of Money' to a Highly Sophisticated Scam — Here's How to Avoid Becoming a Victim Yourself
Consumers reported losing $8.8 billion to fraud in 2022.
American Scandal: Alexander Hamilton's Great Grandson Falls Prey to a Courtesan Con Artist
In a tabloid story that shook the nation, Robert Ray Hamilton was blackmailed into marrying a New York City sex worker.
QR Code Scams Are on the Rise, FTC Warns — Here's How to Avoid Falling for the Grift
From fake stickers to spoofed sites, here are all the ways criminals use QR codes to steal your information (and money).
Beware of Prime Scams This Holiday Season, Amazon Warns
Amazon is warning customers to look out for two kinds of scams as holiday shopping begins.
DJ Envy Associate Arrested For 'Ponzi-Like' Scheme, Defrauding Investors Out of 'Millions'
Cesar Pina, a long-standing business associate of DJ Envy, was arrested for one count of wire fraud due to his alleged involvement in an investment fraud scheme worth millions of dollars.
A Scammer Tried to Come For My Small Business — and Yours Could Be Next. Here's How to Protect Yourself.
Like you, I work hard to ensure my company runs smoothly and maintains a good reputation. But that can vanish in an instant if cybercriminals attack, impacting your reputation and bottom line — and someone recently tried to scam my company. Here's what I learned about protecting my business.
'Bad Actor at the Hotel': Marriott Customer Warns Guests About a Scam They Think Could Be an Inside Job
The alleged victim has all of the communication in writing.
Social Media Fraud Is On the Rise — And Even the Most Savvy Are Getting Scammed. Here Are the Most Common.
One in four individuals who reported being scammed since 2021 said it originated on social media, amounting to $2.7 billion in losses, per the FTC.
Fake Property Manager Allegedly Defrauded Would-Be Renters Over $200,000
The real estate market is rough enough, and some scammers see it as a prime opportunity.
Amazon Users Report Receiving Mysterious Gift Card Emails, Sparking Scam Worries
Amazon customers were puzzled when they received multiple unexpected gift card purchase confirmation emails for transactions they never made.
I Won $37 Million in the Lottery. The Money Wrecked My Relationship With My Mom and I Got Scammed By My Best Friend.
"I hardly slept for two years because of the adrenaline — and all the phone calls."