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It's predictably easy for crypto fraudsters to take advantage of a volatile market that values privacy and anonymity.

The pandemic has only accelerated the migration online, necessitating more sophisticated identity proofing than ever before.

He stole $10 million of digital currency from Microsoft and tried to blame it on colleagues.

A recent watchdog report found "significant risk" for fraud in the PPP. We spoke to a risk-management expert who identified the scope of the problem, and how to zero in on the seasoned fraudsters.

Don't let desperation cloud your judgment.

Pyramids, Ponzis and beyond; beware the things we don't think about that can do us in.

Avoid being ripped off requires prudence, not dark suspicions of everyone.

For years, crowdfunding has been a bit like the Wild West of finance. But as the industry continues to grow, state and federal authorities are catching up to abusers of the system.

Who knew there were so many ways for people to cheat and steal?

Fortunately, there are steps both shoppers and retailers can take to keep online shopping fraud at bay.

Billy McFarland defrauded investors of tens of millions of dollars.

Musk has become known for his erratic, off-the-cuff online statements, but he's now paying the price and stepping down as Tesla's chairman.

Part of the problem starts with the fact that organizations simply don't know there is a black market for the buying and selling of stolen goods.

Audi involvement speculated in Volkwagen's ongoing Deiselgate emissions scandal.

Here are three ways to reduce fraud while protecting and retaining customers.

An important tip for marketing/production teams: Keep communications open. Amid the holidays' glut of orders, "surprises" let fraudulent transactions creep in.

The last thing your business needs is identity theft and stolen funds -- here's how to protect you and your business.

If not, you aren't just wasting ad dollars, you're risking legal action and potentially alienating your prospects with unsolicited phone calls.

The arrival of credit card chips has introduced a whole new level of credit card fraud.

Chinese police launched an investigation into the funding platform behind the wheeled tram.

Vigilance and readily available security tools can keep fraud losses to a minimum.