Mobile check deposit has modernized banking by allowing users to deposit checks conveniently through their smartphones, eliminating the need for physical bank visits. However, this convenience has also led to an increase in fraudulent schemes targeting mobile banking...
Social media scams are on the rise, with platforms like X (formerly Twitter) turning into ideal targets for scammers due to their large user base and real-time updates. According to the FTC, these scams have caused $2.7 billion in losses since 2021, with X being a key...
Games have become one of the most popular forms of entertainment, attracting millions of players of all ages. However, this popularity has led scammers to target this niche by designing scam games to exploit players’ trust, especially among younger audiences. A...
Going to concerts, sports games, or major events is an exciting experience, but purchasing tickets online isn’t always as safe as it seems. Research from Altia shows that over £6.7 million (around USD 8.5 million) was stolen from buyers through ticket fraud in the...
With the rise in cryptocurrencies, scams have become far more common, with reported losses reaching $679 million in just the first half of 2024, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Most of these scams result in total losses, particularly when there is a...
During the holidays, online scams get worse, with nearly 30% of Americans targeted while shopping, according to the 2024 Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report. Of those affected, 43% fell victim, especially on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas. For some, it’s...