PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

According to the 2019 edition of the FBI’s Internet Crime Report , last year was both a lucrative and diverse year for cybercriminals and scammers. All in, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received a total of 467,361 complaints, with reported losses exceeding $3.5

Business Email Compromise 101

Business Email Compromise FBI Email Compromise Scams 101

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The extraordinary leaps in AI technology mean it’s now almost too easy for a fraudster to carry out financial crimes. With 54 per cent of Brits unfamiliar with social engineering, encompassing deceptive tactics such as phishing or smishing, the majority of the population remains vulnerable to potential fraud attempts.

Continuity 69

Continuity Deepfake Risk Smishing 69

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 22, 2024

The Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit (DCPCU), a specialist banking industry-sponsored police unit, arrested three men following an investigation which found they had been sending fraudulent texts and calls to the UK public. The Inner London Crown Court has now sentenced the perpetrators to a combined six years and nine months.

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Smishing Phishing Volume Compromise 59