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. After making it appear that they know you, a fraudster may message you asking for money or personal information on social media. Quid Pro Quo.

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Scams Smishing Phishing IRS 97

PYMNTS

AUGUST 2, 2019

And the bad guys are nothing if not persistent, as the telecom’s research found that 15 percent of those who fall victim to phishing scams will be targeted again within the short span of a year. If a payment request from a vendor works, then so might an IRS scam, or one that alerts would-be victims to a passport or visa issue.

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Phishing Scams IRS Request for Information 79

PYMNTS

JULY 3, 2018

BNY Mellon can now offer messaging capabilities to its corporate and financial institution clients to pay eInvoices and eBills, as well as to transmit such data as the confirmation of delivery and request for information. Meanwhile, the Zelle network recently gained a new member. About the Tracker.

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Faster Payments Cross-Border Zelle Payments 40

PYMNTS

AUGUST 8, 2019

In its announcement, the NYDFS confirmed it is sending requests for information to payroll advance companies but did not specify which ones when asked directly by media.

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Regulations Payroll Laws Request for Information 53