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Fraud is growing in the gray area

Application fraud: the fraud hiding in plain sight (Dave Rossi)

In 2025, more than 444,000 fraud cases were recorded on the National Fraud Database, the highest an...

United against fraud

Facebook fraud becomes lightning rod

Banks and consumer advocates are taking social media to task, while Facebook tries to rein in fake profiles and scam ads.

Eye On Fraud

by A.F. Branco at CDN - Fraud Czar VP Vance is attacking fraud in a big way, stacking up multiple arrest in Minnesota. Democrats don’t appear to be very excited. See more Branco t...

Branco Cartoon – Banking On Fraud

by A.F. Branco at CDN - Democrats are being accused of benefiting from rampant government fraud All across the nation. See more Branco toons HERE! Click to read the rest HERE->...

Poor Fraud

One political narrative is the tale of the poor defrauding government programs. The (alleged) grifter Donald Trump, for example, claims that the poor commit a lot of fraud.  Fox Ne...

Fraud in Data is Back at Visual Capitalist!

Fraud in Data returns with new insights on global fraud risks, social engineering, crypto hacks, and how AI is reshaping modern threats.

The New Face of Fraud: Five Scams Costing Companies Millions

From deepfakes to phishing, these social engineering scams are becoming more convincing—and more expensive.

The fight against fraud revs up

Maybe crusaders against financial fraud and scams can finally make some headway with help from Congress, the White House and Nacha.

Unmasking Deception: The Art Of Fraud Detection

Fraud is becoming more sophisticated—and more costly. This ultimate guide to fraud detection breaks down common schemes, warning signs, and proven strategies to help organizations...

Fraud losses hit $704 million as FIs confront rising insider risks

New data highlights surge in scams while firms urged to strengthen internal defenses

Increased Sophistication in ‘Forward Fee’ and Financing Scams: Red Flags and Practical Mitigation Steps

There has been a noticeable uptick in sophisticated scam arrangements targeting corporates in the energy, infrastructure and broader commercial sectors, particularly in relation to...

Why fraud detection must move from events to networks (Ben O'Brien)

The global cost of fraud is now estimated at over $5 trillion. In the APAC region, attack rates are ...

Highly confident investors struggle to detect fraud, FINRA finds

FINRA and consumer advocates are raising alarms about online scams that are driving fraud losses into the hundreds of billions of dollars.

Meta Accused of Misleading Consumers, Being ‘Pillar of the Global Fraud Economy’

Meta is accused of allowing ads linked to illegal gambling on its tech platforms The Facebook parent claims it works to block ads related to scams on its social media  Facebook and...

'Completely suckered': Fake brands steal faces to scam shoppers

Online purchase scams are now the most common form of fraud in Ireland, according to the Central Bank.

Fraudsters using AI-generated images to target people

Online fraudsters are using AI-generated images and videos to try to lure consumers into handing over sensitive data, according to FraudSMART.

Social Media Users, Finfluencer Followers Face Higher Fraud Risk

Despite conducting more due diligence, social media users and finfluencer followers are more vulnerable to fraud, with higher losses and lower detection rates, according to a FINRA...

Social media becomes a ‘goldmine’ for fraudsters in Jordan

Jordanians looking for a bargain are being scammed with false promises of cheap gold in a growing trend of online fraud.

Fraudulent Use of MC#

For brokers out there, I have someone trying to use my authority to book loads. I have been contacted by two brokers this morning wanting to verify information for their carrier pa...

Nebraska Auditor: Fraud Tips Are 'Pouring into My Office' as Nationwide Crackdown Continues

Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley said tips regarding fraud in his state have been pouring in to his office amid the nationwide crackdown. The post Nebraska Auditor: Fraud Tips Are...

Nebraska Auditor: Fraud Tips Are 'Pouring into My Office' as Nationwide Crackdown Continues

Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley said tips regarding fraud in his state have been pouring in to his office amid the nationwide crackdown. The post Nebraska Auditor: Fraud Tips Are...

Fraud in Full Focus: National Fraud Enforcement Division May Expand Potential Targets

In an April 7, 2026 memo, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the creation of the National Fraud Enforcement Division. The Department of Justice (DOJ) describes it as a...