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%.
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). Violations of the TCPA are subject to stiff civil penalties. Do not engage with the call at all.
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Malwarebytes
AUGUST 7, 2023
Cold calling has been associated with scam tactics for decades, and the growing number of ways to combat these techniques (like Do Not Call lists) are routinely ignored by the robocallers. Members of the FCC themselves received some of these calls, which on reflection seems like a very poor decision made by the robocalling technology.
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 5, 2022
In combination with other types of fraud such as business email compromisation, money laundering and investment scams that create a huge shadow economy with trillions of dollars circulating in the underground. In total, the loss from fraud exceeds 5,6 billion USD in 2022.
Krebs on Security
AUGUST 3, 2020
The Blacklist Alliance provides technologies and services to marketing firms concerned about lawsuits under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), a 1991 law that restricts the making of telemarketing calls through the use of automatic telephone dialing systems and artificial or prerecorded voice messages.
The Last Watchdog
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
2023 – Vaultinum , a leading provider of technology due diligence and audit solutions announced today the launch of a certified Timestamping offer, enabling the creation of traceable digital proofs. In an era marked by digital advances and rapid technological innovation, ensuring transparency and accountability in markets is critical.
Privacy and Cybersecurity Law
MARCH 6, 2018
Use security software with firewall and anti-virus protections, and ensure the security software is always turned on and can automatically update. Watch Out For Scams. Recently, the IRS issued a specific warning of a quickly growing scam involving erroneous tax refunds being deposited into taxpayer bank accounts.
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