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4 Online Fraud Concerns for Retailers this Holiday Season and How to Protect Yourself Against Them
The end-of-the-year holiday season, a.k.a. the shopping season, is the time when online retailers suffer the most from fraud attempts. Being aware of the different types of fraud online retailers are exposed to is the first step in protecting against them.
10 Tips to Protect Your Device From Hackers While Traveling
Here are some helpful tips to protect your device from getting hacked at airports.
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.
Former PR Exec Accused of Involving Celebrities in 'Fictitious' Campaigns Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Victims Out of $3.8 Million
Andrew Garson pled guilty to one count of wire fraud and agreed to pay $3,754,068 in restitution to the victims of his crime. His sentencing is scheduled for February 28, 2024.
How the EU Is Preventing Fraud and What It Means for You
The EU recently issued a comprehensive report on the "serious risks" across decentralized finance.
A Chiropractor to the Stars Defrauded the NBA in a Multi-Million-Dollar Scheme — and More Than 20 Former Players Helped Him
The years-long fraud started back in 2017.
Online Merchants Are Losing Significant Revenue With This Billing Mistake — Are You Guilty?
With clear, recognizable billing descriptors, merchants can save themselves the headache of avoidable transaction disputes and keep their customers happy and returning.
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.
Sam Bankman-Fried's Parents Sued by FTX Over Alleged 'Misappropriation' of Millions
FTX has initiated a lawsuit against the parents of its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, in an attempt to recover millions of dollars that the company alleges were fraudulently transferred and misappropriated.
This Illegal Practice is Strangling Hospitality Businesses — Here are 9 Things to Do About It
From fresh ingredients to financial integrity, here's how to ensure your business isn't short-changed.
Why Do We Let Ourselves Get Scammed?
On this week's episode of "Dirty Money," psychologist Christopher Chabris shares tips to avoid getting taken in by expert financial criminals.
Arizona Takes Action Against Fraudulent Rehab Centers Exploiting Vulnerable Communities
Many Native individuals seeking help for substance abuse issues express disillusionment with residential facilities and clinics, which have failed to deliver on promises of sobriety and stability.
'An Appalling Case': A Woman Raised Over $40,000 for Australian Wildfire Relief But Donated Less Than $15
As pressure from donors mounted, the woman came forward and admitted to spending the money on luxury items for herself.
What Do Crypto and AI Get-Rich-Quick Schemes Have in Common? FOMO and Flimsy Due Diligence
A new wave of fraudulent investment schemes is coming — and it's powered by AI.
A Man Was Just Charged for Scamming Home Depot Out of $300,000 — And a Popular, Customer-Friendly Policy Made It Easy
The scheme unfolded between June 2021 and June 2022 and spanned several stores in different states.