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A person looking at an incoming call. The caller ID says suspected scam.
Personal Finance
Scammers impersonating FTC agents are averaging $7,000 per theft—more than double what they were stealing 5 years ago
By María Soledad Davila CaleroMarch 20, 2024
‘Pig-butchering’ crypto scams have tricked investors out of more than $75 billion, according to a new study
Tech
‘Pig-butchering’ crypto scams have tricked investors out of more than $75 billion, according to a new study
By Zeke Faux and BloombergFebruary 29, 2024
Americans think their older loved ones are more vulnerable to scammers–but Gen Zers report having fallen for scams more than any other generation
Commentary
Americans think their older loved ones are more vulnerable to scammers–but Gen Zers report having fallen for scams more than any other generation
By Michael SteinbachFebruary 9, 2024
Businessman looking out high rise window at view of city below, rear view
Companies
The CEO of failed crypto firm HyperVerse boasted an extraordinary résumé. He may be completely made-up
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJanuary 5, 2024
SEC says SafeMoon executives withdrew $200 million from crypto project to spend on McLarens and luxury homes
Regulators
SEC says SafeMoon executives withdrew $200 million from crypto project to spend on McLarens and luxury homes
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezNovember 1, 2023
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Regulators
The CFTC just received the most whistleblower tips ever. Most were crypto-related
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezNovember 1, 2023
Left: YouTuber Mr Beast. Right: Actor Tom Hanks
Tech
YouTube’s biggest star MrBeast seemed to launch the ‘world’s largest iPhone giveaway’—but it turns out that, like Tom Hanks, he was the face of an AI scam
By Eleanor PringleOctober 4, 2023
With fewer sellers on the housing market, more scammers are impersonating them
Commentary
With fewer sellers on the housing market, more scammers are impersonating them
By Diane TombSeptember 22, 2023
Mark Cuban loses $870,000 in crypto hack, billionaire blames bad version of MetaMask software
NFTs and Culture
Mark Cuban loses $870,000 in crypto hack, billionaire blames bad version of MetaMask software
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezSeptember 18, 2023
Cybercriminals are now targeting top executives–and could be using sensitive information to extort them
Commentary
Cybercriminals are now targeting top executives–and could be using sensitive information to extort them
By Chintan PatelSeptember 12, 2023
Unidentified female hacker trying to hacking internet server in the dark
Finance
How to spot the investment and crypto scams swamping social media
By Cora Lewis and The Associated PressAugust 18, 2023
Home Depot gave a man nearly $300,000 in store credit for ‘returning’ doors he never purchased, say federal prosecutors
Retail
Home Depot gave a man nearly $300,000 in store credit for ‘returning’ doors he never purchased, say federal prosecutors
By The Associated PressAugust 3, 2023
Shot of a hacker dressed in a black mask hacking a computer.
Newsletters
The most-clicked phishing emails pretend to come from HR—and their subject matter might surprise you
By Paige McGlauflin and Joey AbramsAugust 2, 2023
Frank founder’s lawyer slams prosecutor for ‘regurgitating’ JPMorgan’s $175m fraud claims in criminal case against Charlie Javice
Finance
Frank founder’s lawyer slams prosecutor for ‘regurgitating’ JPMorgan’s $175m fraud claims in criminal case against Charlie Javice
By Larry Neumeister and The Associated PressJuly 14, 2023
Amazon Prime Day brings out scammers. Here’s how to avoid getting tricked
Retail
Amazon Prime Day brings out scammers. Here’s how to avoid getting tricked
By Wyatte Grantham-Philips and The Associated PressJuly 11, 2023
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