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6 Types of COVID-19 Scams to Watch Out For

FICO

COVID-19 scams are on the rise. In a recent webinar I hosted, we learned that 31% of participants had received a communication that looks like a COVID-19 scam in the past 30 days. This can also take shape as a romance scam, where the criminal creates an enticing fake profile and builds a relationship with their unsuspecting victim.

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U.S. Card Skimming Fraud Grows 700+% in First Half of 2022

FICO

At FICO World 2022, I hosted a session where we talked about global fraud trends like authorized push payment scams and romance scams. Senior Director, Product Management. expand_less Back To Top. Tue, 08/16/2022 - 11:10. But here in the U.S., Banks can also pay close attention to things like balance inquiries.

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Fraud Trends for 2022: Top 5 Includes "Scamdemic" and Bad Bots

FICO

They were able to identify attempts to uncover CVVs on the cards they had issued and could therefore have those cards blocked and reissued. At the last FICO World in 2019, a speaker from a UK bank talked about the increase of scams that were impacting them and their customers. Innovative Customer Communications for Fraud.

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Love: There’s An App For That

PYMNTS

Romance scams — according to various data streams, including the FBI and Federal Trade Commission — have become an increasingly favored tactic among scammers and fraudsters looking to take advantage of the unwitting. In addition, niche dating sites can be a magnet for fraudsters and catfishers.