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To convince first-time customers that you're an actual merchant and not a site looking to scam their credit card information, make sure you have good Web design. These programs give…

Something Awful's Rich Kyanka did his own bit of scam baiting once (apparently genuine), just because it's the kind of thing he does when he gets stupid emails. Jeweler Steals…

Who commits visa fraud? “‘Pay to Stay’ schemes not only damage our perception of legitimate student and foreign worker visa programs, they also pose a very real threat to national…

Two men were arrested and charged in Southern California on voter fraud charges after they allegedly submitted thousands of fraudulent voter registration applications on behalf of homeless people, said the…

Investment fraud lawyer fights the case on behalf of his client to recapitulate the loss done to him. In addition to Form 4684, you must reduce your deductible loss by…

Paid Subscription fraud - deceives you into paying for discounted access to services like music or movie streaming. In one instance earlier this year, Vice reporter Joseph Cox was able…

Every time friendly fraud occurs, or any type, merchants need to pay a fee. And pay a fine of up to $10,000. By staying informed, implementing robust strategies, and fostering…

Traditional rule-based fraud detection systems struggle to keep up with the speed and complexity of modern scam schemes. They often keep the ruse going by delivering payouts Ponzi scheme-style. These…

Her panicked call to me - as she was on the line with a criminal trying to steal her money - illustrates just how people fall for this type of…

Often carried out over email -- although the scam has now spread beyond suspicious emails to phone calls (so-called "vishing"), social media, SMS messaging services (aka "smishing"), and apps --…