Articles Tagged with ''scams''

There has been an increase in “selfie spoofing” scams, or scams in which a fraud actor takes a target’s selfie in order to authenticate a stolen identity and open fraudulent accounts.

A recent ruling by the FCC has made AI-generated voices in robocalls illegal, providing more opportunities for law enforcement to bring scam artists to justice. 

Fraud calls around the globe were analyzed in a recent report. According to the report, there were 7.3 billion unwanted calls globally in Q3 2023.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released data finding that social media-based scams account for more losses than any other contact method. 

A recent Malwarebytes report found that online threats are affecting consumer behavior as 70% have experienced a cybersecurity threat while online.

In today's interconnected digital world, consumer fraud remains a persistent threat that can have far-reaching consequences for individuals.

Participants at a White House roundtable shared insights and concerns about the harms and risks of companies sharing and selling consumer data.

Pharmaceutical fraud targeting patients and organizations was targeted in a recent report by BrandShield and the Pharmaceutical Security Institute. 

New and emerging types of technologies with insufficient-to-no security controls are being widely adopted by organizations of all types, bringing more fraud pathways.

Fraud networks are always continuously adjusting and adapting to capitalize on all touchpoints and leverage newer digital norms to their advantage.