Adam Levin
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
of all reports to the BBB Scam Tracker “were online purchase scams, up from 24.3% of those consumers lost money due to those scams, up from 71.2% A BBB survey conducted in August found that the majority of these scammed consumers made purchases for which they never received products. On top of that, 80.5%
Identity IQ
JUNE 27, 2023
This report explores key findings based on IdentityIQ member-reported data and found significant jumps in two major types of scams: peer-to-peer payment apps utilizing platforms such as Cash App, Zelle and Venmo, surging more than 58%, and scams stemming from the theft of personal documents, increasing by 44%.
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Adam Levin
JANUARY 15, 2019
citizens are more vulnerable to the effects of identity theft and scams as a result of the ongoing government shutdown. Government websites will also become a more attractive avenue for scams and phishing. The full impact of the shutdown on identity theft and cybersecurity will be hard to accurately gauge for some time after it ends.
Malwarebytes
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that calls made with voices generated with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be considered “artificial” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). We don’t just report on phone security—we provide it Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.
Heimadal Security
MAY 19, 2021
United States’ FTC just released their Data Spotlight Consumer protection report where it raises significant concerns and tries to raise awareness of cryptocurrency investments related risks. The post Over $80 Million Lost Due to Cryptocurrency Scams appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Moreover, super-rich […].
Malwarebytes
JANUARY 31, 2024
Robocalls are automated phone calls, often associated with scams and unwanted solicitations, which can be a nuisance to individuals and businesses alike. Robocalls are not only an annoying waste of time and resources, they often serve as a prelude to more targeted scams. There are apps that can help you block robocalls.
Malwarebytes
MARCH 27, 2024
The court also imposed an injunction prohibiting any future violations of the Truth in Caller ID Act and Telephone Consumer Protection Act. If you’ve lost money to a phone scam or have information about the company or scammer who called you, tell the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Do not engage with the call at all.
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