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JANUARY 1, 2021

As reported in this space , the DSA and DMA cover online marketplaces, social media and other platforms. The FTC is seeking an injunction in federal court that, as reported, could require divestitures of assets, including Instagram and WhatsApp. In the nascent and burgeoning cryptocurrency space, the U.S.

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JUNE 21, 2019

The dispute over the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ‘s (OCC’s) national bank charter, which became available to FinTech firms last year, has reportedly caused technology conglomerates to shy away from a tool that aims to provide nonbank firms with a more streamlined way to operate on a national level. Trackers and Reports.

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OCTOBER 13, 2020

Across the globe, terrorists and criminals are leveraging cryptos in what is gearing up to be a significant national security threat to the United States. In the report from the U.S. The terrorist threat, in particular, represents what the report termed “the first raindrops of an oncoming storm.” That’s according to the U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

People provided access to the online technology of Estonia via an eResidency program are reportedly being connected to digital currency schemes in other countries, Bloomberg reported. Approximately 70,000 virtual IDs have been provided to eResidents from 174 nations. Estonia is a country of 1.3 Estonia is a country of 1.3

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Abrigo

APRIL 2, 2020

Key Takeaways Elderly persons are more susceptible to fraud during crises like the coronavirus pandemic. As the coronavirus pandemic takes a powerful hold on the United States, illicit activity such as cybercrime, check fraud, and other scams are rapidly increasing and is expected to continue throughout this difficult period.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Email often gets overlooked in the 2019 digital economy, given the higher levels of excitement attached to social media, video and other, more cutting-edge tools — to say nothing of the use of text as a communication tool. That figure, according to a new CNBC report , comes from the U.S. Fraud Trends. Fraud Crackdown.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

In other news, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has denied a report that the country’s stablecoin is set to launch. Website DECPAPI.com spotlighted an API with a countdown that showed the national stablecoin would launch on November 20. An investigation has also been launched into the company.

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PYMNTS

MAY 26, 2017

In an ongoing digital fraud scheme, Chinese scammers have racked up over 950 million yuan ($138 million USD) from more than 93,000 victims by preying on victims’ sense of national pride and desire for easy returns. USD – such a small amount that most victims didn’t even report it.

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FICO

AUGUST 3, 2022

Fraud Ideas from FICO World 2022 – and Excitement for 2023! FICO World 2022 was an excellent event with a stellar fraud protection and compliance track - here's some of what we learned. Here’s an excerpt of what Adam reported: 1. Synthetic Identities and Application Fraud. Innovative Customer Communications for Fraud.

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Qudos Bank

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

While dating apps, social media networks and gaming apps are great to connect with like-minded people, they could also put you at risk of connecting with a scammer that will manipulate you for money. Latest Stats According to Scamwatch 1 , from January 2023 to November 2023: Australians reported 280,240 scam events for a total of $455.5

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Or maybe that cryptocurrencies have yet to go mainstream beyond the headlines because fraud still lurks. Square, for example, said in its latest earnings report that revenue from bitcoin trading came to $1.6 As reported, the company also said bought $50 million of bitcoin to hold on its balance sheet. Keeping An Eye On Fraud.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2020

That’s led to the removal of more than 7,000 listings on several marketplaces, more than 360 websites and over 1,000 social media accounts. Amazon also works closely with law enforcement agencies and reports all confirmed counterfeiters to U.S. It’s run through Homeland Security’s National IP Rights Coordination Center.

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PYMNTS

JULY 1, 2019

The post even included a made-up quote from the crown prince, saying that trading platform is “my way of giving back to the people,” according to The National. It is unknown how many people were tricked by the scam, but before Facebook took it down, the post had more than 37,000 social reactions, 8,100 comments and nearly 5,000 shares.

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JUNE 24, 2019

The FATF has also said crypto companies and exchanges will be registered and will be required to report suspicious transactions, and to perform checks on customers. And, as reported by Reuters, at least one cryptocurrency, Monero, has been able to hide all details of a transaction. Beyond Cryptocurrencies.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 30, 2019

Learn about new approaches to fighting fraud, debit cards for kids, the world that Netflix created and is now in danger of losing, and other topics. Visa: New Cyber Threats Require New Fraud Tools. The phenomenon of payments fraud is not a modern one — far from it. Trackers and Reports. Trade wars. Currency wars.

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Cisco

OCTOBER 15, 2019

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Read more here: Modern Bank Robbery: Addressing Cyber Fraud in Retail Financial Services. Download the 2019 National Cybersecurity Awareness Month ToolKit from NICCS for messaging, articles, and social media tools for your business. Did you know?

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Qudos Bank

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

While dating apps, social media networks and gaming apps are great to connect with like-minded people, they could also put you at risk of connecting with a scammer that will manipulate you for money. Latest Stats According to Scamwatch 1 , from January 2023 to November 2023: Australians reported 280,240 scam events for a total of $455.5

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PYMNTS

JUNE 13, 2019

It’s undeniably advantageous to the world economy, with a recent study finding that national digital ID systems could induce GDP growth of up to 13 percent. Experiencing such gains comes with risks, however, as digital IDs have presented new and underexplored avenues for fraud. More than 4.5 More than 4.5

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2018

In addition, the agency was able to freeze the company’s assets and those of its two co-founders, CNBC reported. 29), the SEC’s complaint states that AriseBank “used social media, a celebrity endorsement and other wide dissemination tactics to raise what it claims to be $600 million of its $1 billion goal in just two months.”

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PYMNTS

JULY 19, 2019

Even with reports of fake news, election tampering and user data breaches, Facebook still has a lot of friends : Its user base has grown and revenue has soared. And, despite reporting on July 12 that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had reached an agreement to fine Facebook $5 billion, shares in the social media company were up $3.84

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2020

We have deep dives into virtual card adoption and self-service technology, as well as a report on Kobe Bryant’s legacy. Trackers and Reports. Amazon reported 150 million Prime subscribers at the start of this year — and counting. The social media platform released its fourth-quarter earnings and full-year 2019 financials on Jan.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

According to a report , research suggests the U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond said, according to the report, that the country is “an acknowledged global leader in cybersecurity.” ” The way to do that, noted the report, is to increase spending to fight cyberattacks. million cases of cybercrime.

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MARCH 11, 2016

The proposal, according to Reuters , would allow broadband companies to get consumer consent to have data collected, collect that data, disclose the data collection and also report any incidence of breaches, no later than 10 days after discovery. Of course, that data has, at times, been used for targeted marketing campaigns.

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JUNE 14, 2019

However, in the 2019 Retail Banking Report, a study by Reputation.com that analyzed online data relating to retail banking locations for 23 major U.S. The study came up with Reputation Scores, measured on a scale of 100 to 1,000, based on online reviews, accurate listings, social media, search results and customer engagement.

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JUNE 5, 2017

As of yet, no customers have reported being affected by the breach — and Chipotle does not know how many customers or cards were hit. It has done its best to circulate the information on its website and through social media channels. Chipotle will be liable for any fraud that results. Wells Fargo’s New Executive Groove.

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Gonzobanker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Digital strategy requires frequent monitoring of the local competition as well as national and best practice institutions that a bank’s customers can easily access. In order to support the bank’s brand, it is important to stress the fraud/risk perspective of shutting down access if the customer will use the channel. .

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PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2016

It may have begun as a way for individuals to take control of the data they share on social media sites, but Ionic Security has begun to shift its focus to securing the data of enterprises and their employees. The firm’s software is used by businesses across 180 nations, reports added. Enterprise Security.

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AUGUST 13, 2018

MarketWatch , citing comments from Triton’s co-founders, reported that the student-run fund believes the subscription model is actually a solid innovation that isn’t going away anytime soon – and that the low share price offers an opportunity. If the payment is 48 hours late, the interest could jump to 130 percent, the report noted.

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AUGUST 9, 2018

Financial institutions were the most common phishing targets during that period, accounting for 40 percent of attacks, followed by digital transaction providers (20 percent), large tech companies (10 percent), major health insurance providers (10 percent), cloud storage providers (10 percent) and social media platforms (10 percent).

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PYMNTS

JULY 14, 2017

And just weeks after that, a similar attack (dubbed “NotPetya” after initial reports misidentified it) took most of the Ukraine offline and spread to more than 60 countries, again interfering with hospitals and infrastructure and therefore putting much more than ransom dollars at risk. Reuters reported last week that the U.S.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 28, 2019

It is also, according to reports, a favored new method by thieves, who will access someone else’s credit card information, use it to create a Fortnite account and then buy V-bucks, the game’s currency. And an estimated 86 percent of the scams were shared via social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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FICO

JUNE 22, 2017

In their innocent incompetence to identify clear red flags about Madoff’s returns and file a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR), JP Morgan’s was fined $1.7 JP Morgan’s fine highlights the broader problem that many global banks had been facing, which was ignoring the warning signings of fraud and money laundering. billion in 2014.

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Tomorrow's Transactions

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Electoral fraud isn’t a huge problem in the United Kingdom but it does happen, and it looks as if it’s been happening with increasing frequency in certain areas. From Voters will have to show passports to combat voter fraud in ‘vulnerable’ areas with large Muslim populations. And, as it happens, in my own dear Woking.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Earlier in the week it was reported that the Los Angeles police department arrested a criminal gang composed of three teenage boys and one of their mothers in connection with a string of high-profile robberies. According to police reports the suspects planned to hit the homes of LeBron James, Viola Davis and Matt Damon next.

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NCR

JULY 31, 2017

As we explored in the first part of this two-part guide, digital banking fraud is an escalating threat to financial institutions and their customers. Digital banking fraud can take many forms, such as identity fraud and account takeover , which are becoming increasingly common. million in 2016. million in 2016.

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CFPB Monitor

JUNE 26, 2022

It also offers tips on Suspicious Activity Report (“SAR”) filings and describes other resources available to fight EFE. Similarly, the Federal Trade Commission reports that older adults account for 35 percent of the victims associated with filed fraud reports when a consumer has provided an age. Background.

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CB Insights

APRIL 10, 2019

GET THE entire 23-PAGE Facial recognition REPORT. Download the free report to get a break down of which industries facial recognition is disrupting and how. Face scanning helps to prevent fraud by eliminating the need for a PIN or even a card swipe, both of which are susceptible to being stolen. Social Media/Entertainment.

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