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Holiday shopping scams are growing due to AI; here's how to stay safe

Scammers are using AI to create fake retailer websites, phishing emails and deepfake videos that impersonate trusted brands or influencers. Read More

The new targets of Black Friday scams might surprise you

Younger adults are now the most likely to be scammed, as fraudsters move their schemes to social media and messaging apps where Gen Z and Millennials spend ... Read More

Experts are warning about an increase in scams using AI. Here's how to protect yourself.

Financial fraud is getting more sophisticated and expensive. The FBI is warning the public about a "phantom hacker" scam that's drained more than $1 billion from seniors' retirement accounts. The ... Read More

Criminals are primed to take advantage of holiday shoppers. Watch for these 5 scams.

Criminals are targeting shoppers with fake websites, bogus charities and other fraudulent pitches, according to insights from Visa. Read More

How to spot and stop AI phishing scams

Artificial intelligence can do a lot for us. Need to draft an email? AI has you covered. Looking for a better job? AI can help with that, too. It can even boost our health and fitness. Some tools, ... Read More

Consumers increasingly concerned about AI scams

This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. The State of Scams report from fraud prevention platform Alloy ... Read More

Consumer Reports: Don’t let text scams do a number on you

Learn how texting and messaging scams have increased by 50% in the past year, especially targeting Gen Z. Find out how to protect yourself and your money. Read More

Amazon urges customers to be mindful of impersonation scams. What's that?

Amazon is working to school customers on potential scams ahead of the holiday shopping season. The online retail giant is especially urging shoppers to be vigilant of impersonation scams, where ... Read More

Scams are exploding during the holidays. Here's how to stay safe.

Welcome to the holiday scamming season. The criminals know we're stressed, and they're ready to pounce in all sorts of ways to steal our cash. Read More

Fraud expert: This is the first sign you’re being targeted by a scammer (and most people overlook it)

Most people think of financial fraud showing up as a large, unusual charge on their bank account, but it's the little transactions that can actually be the biggest red flags. Called "phantom payments, ... Read More