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Scary Fraud Ensues When ID Theft & Usury Collide

Krebs on Security

” Jim said he learned of the Thanksgiving weekend MSF loan only because the hackers apparently figured it was easier to push through loans using existing MSF customer account information than it was to alter anything in the records other than the bank account for receiving the funds.

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

Krebs on Security

. “They expect to be protected from fraud and payments made in error, for their data and privacy to be protected and not shared without their consent, to have responsive customer service, and to be treated equally under relevant law.

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