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Prevent & Detect Fraud Using Data Analytics

Fraud schemes are becoming more complex and sophisticated. This is where preventative data monitoring comes in. Fraud data analytics detect fraud 58% faster than conventional methods. With data monitoring in place, your organization stands a far lower risk of fraud loss. Here’s a look at how data analytics can help prevent and detect fraud. Data […]

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Why Do Scammers Ask For Gift Card Payments?

While gift cards are a popular way to show a loved one you appreciate them, they are also commonly used to scam people. According to the Federal Trade Commission, one in four people who report fraud and losing money were tricked into sending gift card payments to scammers. Also, because so many frauds aren’t even […]

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What Are The Most Common Social Security Scams?

Last year, over 65 million Americans received their monthly security checks. This amounted to more than $1 trillion paid out over the course of the year. With such a large amount being paid each month, it’s no surprise that social security scams are common. Let’s look at a few reasons why Americans are at risk […]

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Package Tracking Scams: Don’t Click On That Text!

Smartphones, laptops, and desktop computers are great innovations that help make our lives easier and help us stay informed. We use these devices and the internet to do so many things nowadays, however, we need to be careful as online scams run rampant in today’s world and can fool even the most intelligent of Internet […]

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How To Report Charity Scams

Let’s face it, it’s been a rough few years following the emergence of COVID-19. Charities have not been spared when it comes to the negative impacts that have been felt in nearly every sector throughout the world.  Unfortunately, there hasn’t been much of a reduction in the number of attempted charity scams. In this article, […]

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“Your Bill Has Been Paid” Scams

You’ve probably had this happen to you at some point: you receive an email that looks somewhat official, telling you that “your bill has been paid.” One of the oldest scams in Internet existence, it still manages to fool people because it looks legitimate. In this format, scammers pretend to be from the electric company, […]

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The Latest Round Of Netflix Scams

When it comes to streaming, Netflix is one of the largest and most popular platforms out there. Their shows are highly rated, with a multitude of options to browse through. The platform’s popularity increased even more during the pandemic, with more people looking towards their screens for entertainment. With such an extensive audience, it’s also […]

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10 Ways To Protect Your Personal Information & Prevent Fraud

As technology advances, fraudsters and hackers have gotten more creative about how they gain access to private information. You may consider yourself to be fairly savvy about protecting yourself online, but the truth is that anyone can become a victim of identity theft at any time. Follow these tips from Anti Fraud News to protect […]

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How To Detect Online Survey Scams

Many companies conduct legitimate surveys to learn about the public’s opinion of their products and services. Unfortunately, con artists could care less about your opinion and exploit online surveys to collect personal information. Learn more about how to detect online survey scams. What Is an Online Survey Scam? A survey scam is often sent by […]

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What Are Health Insurance Scams?

The process of shifting through health insurance options can be daunting. However, it’s important to take time to review all the details of a plan as many Americans experience health insurance scams unknowingly. This could leave you responsible for endless medical bills. According to the Federal Communications Commission, healthcare scams tend to occur more often […]

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