Federal Trade Commission Phishing Scams 
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 28, 2020
Further, FinCEN said phishing schemes could surface targeting people with fraudulent vaccine information, the sale of unapproved and illegally marketed vaccines and the sale of counterfeit versions of approved vaccines. There have already been ransomware attacks aimed at medical research facilities working on vaccinations.
PYMNTS
APRIL 22, 2020
Since Tuesday (April 21), the DOJ said the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has reviewed more than 3,600 complaints related to COVID-19 scams. The sites were used as phishing schemes, authorities said. Department of Justice (DOJ).
Center for Payments
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The FBI works to raise awareness of the types of scams that are common around the holidays and how you can protect yourself and your customers or members. Charity Scams Scammers are aware of the “giving season” and will often create fake crowdfunding campaigns and charities to exploit people’s goodwill.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The “stimulus” scams are already out there, reports NBC News. This scam is a new twist on those we’ve been seeing much of this year.”. The IRS is encouraging consumers to screenshot these fraudulent texts and email them to the agency at phishing@irs.gov. PIRG Education Fund, told CNBC. “We We all need to be on our guard.
FICO
JULY 7, 2020
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. Vishing is like phishing, but over the phone. Smishing is similar to phishing, but is executed through text messages. every month.
Innovative Payments Association
JUNE 26, 2024
Fraud and scam activity can happen to anyone. There are a lot of senior citizens who are not as lucky or haven’t been that fortunate when it comes to scams or fraud. Scams targeting senior citizens are unfortunately all too common and often can be devastating. Use contact information from official sources.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 11, 2020
Congress has yet to agree on the next round of stimulus funding, but the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) is already warning the public to beware. Consumers who spot a scam should contact the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint. A survey released last week by SocialCatfish.com, the identity verification nonprofit, reported U.S.
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