Yahoo

Gift card scams generate billions for fraudsters and industry as regulators fail to protect consumers − and how one 83-year-old fell into the ‘fear bubble’

Banking regulations haven't caught up with gift cards, which fraudsters are using to steal money from people in ways that are difficult to trace or reverse. The Conversation, CC BY-ND Wednesday ...
Computerworld

Fraudsters use charities to test credit cards

Credit card thieves are becoming big-time charity donors, but it’s not out of the goodness of their hearts. According to Symantec Corp. the criminals are starting to use charitable donations as a way ...
Business Wire

Fraudsters Impersonating Banks, Credit Card Companies and Amazon Pose the Greatest Fraud Call Threat Globally, According to Hiya

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hiya, the leading voice intelligence platform, reveals that it flagged more than 9.7 billion calls as suspected spam in Q3. The prevalence of spam calls means that Hiya flags ...
CNET

How Major Credit Card Networks Are Using AI to Battle Fraudsters

AI is one of the best tools credit card networks have in their battle against fraud, but there are also steps you can take to protect yourself. Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years.
Mint

Beware of fraudsters offering credit card limit enhancement: 5 key tips to stay safe

Have you ever received a call from someone posing as a bank employee who offered to enhance your card's credit limit? If you turned down the offer, you definitely saved yourself from getting conned.