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How Safe Is Tap-To-Pay?
October 22, 2025
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Understanding Account Takeover Scams
June 04, 2025
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Tech Support Scams: When Computer Problems Become Financial Fraud
August 08, 2025
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How to Spot Two Types of Package Delivery Scams
May 23, 2025
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Glossary: Fraud and Scam Terms You Should Know
May 09, 2025
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Scammers Target Victims By Age. How Your Risk Changes Every Decade.
May 15, 2025
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What the Federal Trade Commission's 2025 Report Says About Fraud in Florida and Georgia
May 15, 2025
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The New (Easier) Rules of Strong Passwords
April 21, 2025
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Shhh! Don’t Tell Anyone That Access Code!
November 18, 2025
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Spoofing Is Everywhere. Here's How to Spot It.
January 06, 2025
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What Are Common Types of Credit Card Fraud?
September 17, 2025
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Why You Need to Enroll in Identity/Fraud Protection Services
December 06, 2024
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6 Things Every Internet User Should Know About Cybersecurity
August 01, 2025
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How Scammers Can Use SIM Swapping to Steal Your Phone While It's Still In Your Hand
October 16, 2024
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Be Vigilant Against Fraud: FBI Warns Against an Uptick in Tactics
December 10, 2024
Latest Fraud Trends
Latest Fraud Trends
The Holidays Are Scam Season: Top End-of-Year Frauds to Avoid
November 07, 2025
Latest Fraud Trends
How Cryptocurrency ATM Scams Work
November 25, 2025
Latest Fraud Trends
Scammers Target Current and Former Military Members: Here's How to Stay Safe
November 12, 2025
Latest Fraud Trends
Ramp-and-Dump Scams Are Surging — Here’s How They Work
October 03, 2025
Latest Fraud Trends
Is Your Old Router Exposing You to Fraud?
September 25, 2025
Latest Fraud Trends
Shopping Scams: How to Know When a Great Deal Is a Bad Deal
October 27, 2025
Latest Fraud Trends
How to Spot and Avoid Investment Scams
June 25, 2025
Latest Fraud Trends
Government and Financial Impostor Fraud Is Common: How to Avoid Getting Scammed
August 22, 2025
Latest Fraud Trends
Back-to-School Scams: Get Educated on How Fraudsters Fool Families
July 30, 2025
Latest Fraud Trends
Are Scammers Hiding in Your Kids' Screen Time?
June 24, 2025
Latest Fraud Trends
How To Avoid 3 Common Travel Scams
June 25, 2025
Latest Fraud Trends
Preparing For Extreme Weather? Don't Forget Fraud Awareness
April 14, 2025
Latest Fraud Trends
How the Brutal Cybercrime of Pig Butchering Goes In for the Kill
December 18, 2024
Latest Fraud Trends
How Criminals Can Use ChatGPT for More Effective Phishing
August 20, 2024
Latest Fraud Trends
How Deepfake Scams Use Familiar Faces to Scam Victims
January 28, 2025
Latest Fraud Trends
How to Spot Student Loan Relief Fraud (Spoiler: If You're Asked to Do Anything, It's a Scam)
August 15, 2024
Latest Fraud Trends
Quishing Hides Scams Inside QR Codes. Here's How to Scan Safely.
December 05, 2024
Latest Fraud Trends
Could You Fall in Love with a Fraudster? How to Spot Romance Scams
October 16, 2024
Latest Fraud Trends
What Is a Man-in-the-Middle Attack?
October 16, 2024
Latest Fraud Trends
ACH Fraud Isn't New, But It Remains a Threat. Here's How to Protect Yourself.
December 28, 2023
Latest Fraud Trends
AI Voice Fraud on the Rise
August 04, 2023
Latest Fraud Trends
The Risk of IoT Devices in Your Home
October 04, 2023
Latest Fraud Trends
What Is Check Washing?
August 04, 2023
Identity Theft and Scams
Identity Theft and Scams
Sleeper Accounts: How to Protect Your Finances
March 07, 2025
Identity Theft and Scams
Fraud Alert: Skimming and What to Know
April 21, 2025
Identity Theft and Scams
Job Offer or Fraud? How Skyrocketing Employment Scams Target Job Seekers
August 07, 2025
Identity Theft and Scams
Scam Kits and How to Protect Yourself
December 28, 2023
Identity Theft and Scams
What Is Identity Theft?
August 30, 2024
Identity Theft and Scams
How to Avoid Social Media Scams
July 05, 2023
Identity Theft and Scams
Fraud Alert: Travel Scams
December 19, 2022
Identity Theft and Scams
Common Holiday Scams
December 19, 2022
Identity Theft and Scams
Infographic: How to Spot Red Flags For Banking Scams
December 19, 2022
Identity Theft and Scams
Scam Alert: Phishing
November 20, 2024
Identity Theft and Scams
What is a Social Engineering Scam?
October 11, 2023
Identity Theft and Scams
Scam Alert: Smishing
December 06, 2024
Identity Theft and Scams
Scam Alert: Vishing
November 20, 2024
Identity Theft and Scams
Fraud Alert: Charity Scams
January 06, 2023
Identity Theft and Scams
Scam Alert: Malware and Ransomware
March 15, 2024
Identity Theft and Scams
Scam Alert: Bogus Banking Emails
March 24, 2025
Identity Theft and Scams
Scam Alert: Card Skimming
December 06, 2024
Elder Fraud and Scams
Elder Fraud and Scams
Why Affluent Older Adults Are Prime Targets for Financial Fraud
September 25, 2025
Elder Fraud and Scams
Elder Financial Abuse Is on the Rise
June 04, 2024
Elder Fraud and Scams
Protecting Older Loved Ones from Financial Fraud
May 22, 2023
Elder Fraud and Scams
What Is Elder Financial Abuse?
June 07, 2024
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Elder Fraud and Scams
Protecting Your Digital Footprint After Death
December 19, 2022
Elder Fraud and Scams
7 Ways to Protect Your Aging Parents From Financial Abuse
October 19, 2024
Fraud Protection
Fraud Protection
8 Ways to Secure Your Home Network
March 24, 2025
Fraud Protection
What to Do if You Are a Victim of Fraud
April 21, 2025
Fraud Protection
Synovus Security Center: Spoofing
April 25, 2022
Fraud Protection
5 Tips For Safe Online Shopping
June 01, 2023
Fraud Protection
Why You Need to Keep Your Personal Info Current With Your Bank
December 06, 2024
Fraud Protection
5 Tips For Spotting a Phishing Email
August 01, 2024
Fraud Protection
How to Identify and Prevent Fraud via Phone, Email and Online
November 20, 2024
Fraud Protection
5 Ways to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
November 20, 2024
Fraud Protection
Are Password Managers a Good Idea?
December 06, 2024
Fraud Protection
6 Ways to Keep Your Mobile Phone Secure
November 20, 2024
Fraud Protection
Infographic: 7 Tips to Stay Safe While Shopping Online
October 21, 2024
Fraud Protection
How to Protect Your Account With Secure Passwords
November 16, 2023
Fraud Protection
How to Teach Your Children About Being Safe Online
November 16, 2023
Identity Theft Prevention
Identity Theft Prevention
7 Ways to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
March 29, 2024
Identity Theft Prevention
Why You Need to Enroll in Identity/Fraud Protection Services
February 26, 2024
Identity Theft Prevention
Steps to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
March 19, 2024
Identity Theft Prevention
How to Protect Your Child From Identity Theft
December 19, 2022