Topic
Impersonation
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FTC Government & Business Impersonation Rule
Lets the FTC take impersonators of government agencies and businesses straight to court to recover money for victims.
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“Your account is compromised” — the safe account call
Callers pretending to be your bank’s fraud team say your account is under attack and ask you to move money to a…
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Why the FTC thinks real US fraud losses are near $196bn — not $12.5bn
Consumers reported $12.5 billion in losses. But most victims never report, so the true number is far larger.
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“Move your money to a safe account”: why this old scam still works
Impersonation scams exploit trust in the very institutions meant to protect us. The script hasn’t changed — the delivery has.
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Spanish banks turn to Instagram influencers to warn customers about online scams
The Spanish Banking Association’s influencer campaign against cyberscams reached 15 million views, and a new edition is planned for after the summer.