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Scary Fraud Ensues When ID Theft & Usury Collide

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” According to the Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA), a trade group in Washington, D.C. According to Buckley LLP , a financial services law firm based in Washington, D.C., As this is an ongoing criminal investigation, we can make no additional comment at this time.”

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The ‘Zelle Fraud’ Scam: How it Works, How to Fight Back

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In reality, the fraudster initiates a transaction — such as the “forgot password” feature on the financial institution’s site — which is what generates the authentication passcode delivered to the member.

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