PYMNTS

AUGUST 5, 2020

These states accounted for one third of more than 150,000 instances of COVID-related fraud reported nationally by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) since mid-March. Maine led the pack, where monthly complaints of coronavirus scams and identity theft quadrupled from March through July, the study said.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 31, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported in a press release that it has received over 7,800 complaints from consumers all relating to the coronavirus pandemic, twice the number it received just a week ago. Fraud-related complaints were 4,544; do not call, 702; identity theft, 375; and other, 2,286.

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PYMNTS

JULY 20, 2020

In related news, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that its top complaint has been fraud, according to a PYMNTS report. There were over 47,000 fraud complaints from March through June, alongside over 14,000 identity theft complaints and nearly 4,000 Do Not Call complaints.

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FICO

MARCH 8, 2021

File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at identitytheft.gov. You can report identity theft on most credit monitoring apps, as well. Continue reading to learn more and find out five ways to protect yourself from tax refund fraud. How do fraudsters commit tax refund fraud?

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PYMNTS

MARCH 7, 2018

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that new Medicare cards will be mailed out starting next month. The new cards are being issued to protect consumers from identity theft. With that in mind, Medicare is removing Social Security numbers from its cards and replacing them with a unique Medicare number.

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Center for Payments

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

By Madison Howard, Manager, Member Communications, EPCOR Of those who have experienced identity theft, which happens when someone utilizes your personal information to commit fraud, many share that it is an overwhelming and mentally draining experience. Watch your mailbox. If you’re going out of town, request a mail hold with the U.S.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2018

But when seniors do become financial victims, they typically take a bigger hit than millennials do, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said in a press release. Identity theft complaints followed close behind, making up nearly 14 percent of all complaints.

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Innovative Payments Association

JUNE 26, 2024

Identity Theft: Scammers steal seniors' personal information to open accounts or make purchases in their name. What to Do if You're Targeted If you suspect a scam, report it to your bank, local law enforcement, and the Federal Trade Commission. Consumers can find a list of resources on our consumer support page.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 21, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recommends that companies notify law enforcement as soon as possible by contacting local FBI or U.S. You can also include links to up-to-date information on identity theft if appropriate. This must be done using the electronic notice forms online. Secret Service offices.

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FICO

AUGUST 12, 2019

As I’ve blogged about previously, synthetic identity fraud is rampant , and fraudsters are growing ever-more sophisticated. Industry estimates attribute around 80% of credit card fraud losses to synthetic identity fraud and child identity theft. (On Child identity fraud is a combination of both, as described below.).

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau both issued alerts warning people to watch out for phony messages alluding to access to a vaccine. million in coronavirus-related fraud this year and 38,792 cases of identity theft. The FTC marked $201.26

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission reported recently that credit card fraud is now the most common form of identity theft. Merchants must be on the lookout for a variety of criminal activities, and credit card fraud is an increasingly important one.

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FICO

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

With that in mind, there are actions you can take right now to protect yourself from fraud and identity theft, regardless of your location around the globe. In 2020, the Federal Trade Commission received more than 2.1 In the U.S. Tip #1: Revisit Your Password Habits. Tip #5: Communicate Directly with Your Bank.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the latest to place emphasis on the importance of safeguarding data and systems. Looking at research from the Identity Theft Resource Center, QuickBridge pointed to small businesses in the healthcare, banking and finance, and retail sectors as particularly popular targets for cyberattackers.

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PYMNTS

JULY 27, 2016

The significant jump in complaints, also a record number for complaints submitted to the Federal Trade Commission, are predicted to worsen in the future. ValuePenguin analyzed data collected by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and found that there were approximately 70,000 credit card fraud complaints submitted in 2015.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday (Sept. 18) shows how eCommerce can enable other forms of ID theft. But action from the U.S.

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National Merchants Association

AUGUST 5, 2022

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), credit card fraud is the second-most prevalent type of identity theft. The FTC received more than 88,000 credit card fraud reports in 2021. It also received about 69,750 payment app or service fraud reports.

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National Merchants Association

AUGUST 5, 2022

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), credit card fraud is the second-most prevalent type of identity theft. The FTC received more than 88,000 credit card fraud reports in 2021. It also received about 69,750 payment app or service fraud reports.

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National Merchants Association

AUGUST 5, 2022

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), credit card fraud is the second-most prevalent type of identity theft. The FTC received more than 88,000 credit card fraud reports in 2021. It also received about 69,750 payment app or service fraud reports.

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National Merchants Association

AUGUST 5, 2022

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), credit card fraud is the second-most prevalent type of identity theft. The FTC received more than 88,000 credit card fraud reports in 2021. It also received about 69,750 payment app or service fraud reports.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

From counterfeiting to identity theft to phishing attacks, digital fraud takes many forms — and online shopping continues to make consumers and merchants vulnerable to such attacks. According to a new LexisNexis study , overall retail fraud attempts doubled year-over-year and tripled since 2017.

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National Merchants Association

AUGUST 5, 2022

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), credit card fraud is the second-most prevalent type of identity theft. The FTC received more than 88,000 credit card fraud reports in 2021. It also received about 69,750 payment app or service fraud reports.

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FICO

APRIL 20, 2023

environment is not faring any better; according to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) , US consumers lost at least $8.8 Her roles have included developing a consumer authentication solution for Experian and managing credit and identity theft management applications. Debbie holds a B.A.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2017

According to John Krebs, manager of the identity theft program at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the situation between the good guys who are trying to protect the systems and the bad guys who are trying to break into and exploit them will always be very asymmetrical.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

After all, your very name, address, telephone number, maiden name and so on are all ticking time bombs, putting you at risk for identity theft. The numbers are sobering, as always: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found that account takeover fraud is on the rise.

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Nanonets

MAY 31, 2023

According to the Federal Trade Commission, USA, over 1.4 million individuals in the United States fell victim to identity theft in 2021. Common examples of external payment fraud include: Impersonation: Fraudsters pose as legitimate customers or vendors to deceive organizations into making unauthorized payments.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

The Federal Trade Commission estimates that synthetic fraud costs U.S. The lack of an injured consumer makes synthetic fraud more difficult to confirm. Yet, this is a growing form of fraud that is impacting many industries, and the prevalence of synthetic fraud has risen every year since 2011. businesses $50 billion per year.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 30, 2017

And fraudsters are getting more proactive — 2016 was a banner year for eCommerce fraud, powered by 1,093 breaches, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center, that made personal data and card information easier to get access to than ever.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 21, 2016

The company also included the following warning for consumers: “If you suspect that you are a victim of identity theft or fraud, you have the right to file a police report. Federal Trade Commission to learn about steps you can take to protect yourself against identity theft.”

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