"The fraud is us": insurer says it shouldn't have to cover brand's fake fraud-alert email
The email said "fraud alert." The fraud was the email itself
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The email said "fraud alert." The fraud was the email itself
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BrandShield also identified 5,878 fake or suspicious domains involving the luxury Swiss watch brand Omega SA, alongside 5,134 linked to NIKE, 4,987 to Labubu, and 4,041 to Apple’s...
The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states filed a lawsuit against online retailer Amazon on Monday claiming that it defrauded advertising customers. The lawsuit, filed in the U...
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The US Department of Justice (DOJ or Department) published a final rule on August 18, 2026 (Final Rule) formalizing the National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division) establi...
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A new consumer warning highlights how quickly an ordinary message, purchase, or conversation can become a costly trap.The Better Business Bureau Serving Metro New York is urging co...
Americans over the age of 60 reported $7.7 billion in total fraud losses in 2025, up 59% from 2024 to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. The a...
A sponsored search result appears to lead to a bank, travel company, or government agency. Instead, it leads to an impersonator. The Federal Trade Commission is asking whether the...
As consumers increasingly use AI agents to search, compare, and shop for products, this holiday season will bring a new wave of industrialized-level scams and fraud.
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The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states filed a lawsuit against online retailer Amazon on Monday claiming that it defrauded advertising customers.
The U.S. Department of Justice recently launched a prosecutor-led, multi-agency team designed to investigate those defrauding federal government programs, including individuals ove...
The US Federal Trade Commission and 22 US states sued Amazon.com Inc. over claims the e-commerce giant systematically overcharged advertisers for years. The FTC, which enforces ant...
A new Consumer Reports survey exposes just how widespread online fraud has become — and why AI is making it harder to spot than ever.
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