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Fraud Scams

Fraud is the making of false representations or engaging in deceptive behavior in order to unlawfully secure financial or personal gain. 
Fox Rothschild LLP

Tips to Avoid Savvier Scammers

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Data recently released by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shows how likely it is for a typical communication from a well-known company to be a scam in disguise. Whether it’s a fabricated email, a security pop-up with a...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #407 – Social Media Fake Check Scam

It is sometimes hard to identify a scam, especially when it involves payment with a check. We are all wary of promises to pay electronically and to provide our bank account numbers for direct access to our bank account (well,...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

FCC Considers Updates to Telephone Consumer Protection Act

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) has not been updated in over 30 years. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has been asked by Congress to take “decisive action in addressing the escalating issue of...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #404 – July is Military Consumer Month Helpful Tips for Those in Service + Thank You

July is Military Consumer Month. This month, we celebrate democracy and the past service of our veterans and those presently in service for protecting us and our democracy. Thank you so very much....more

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.

The FBI Warns Seniors of Timeshare Scams by Mexican Cartels

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently issued a warning about scams involving timeshares that have senior Americans as the primary victim. The FBI noted that timeshare fraud poses a significant risk to older...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - June 2024 #3

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EigenLayer TVL Surpasses $20B; New Self-Custodial Wallet Features Launch - According to recent reports, the total value locked (TVL) on the Ethereum network-based EigenLayer restaking protocol recently surpassed $20...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Alerta De Fraude Del CTA De FinCEN

FinCEN se ha enterado de intentos fraudulentos de solicitar información de personas y entidades que pueden estar sujetas a requisitos de presentación de reportes en virtud de la Ley de Transparencia Corporativa (“CTA”). Los...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

CTA Fraud Alert From FinCEN

FinCEN has learned of fraudulent attempts to solicit information from individuals and entities who may be subject to reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Scammers are on the hunt to steal...more

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Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — FCC Takes Action Against Alliant, Deems Repeat Robocaller Group as...

Federal Communications Commission Finishes Its “Spring Cleaning” Initiative, Taking Action Against Alliant - The Federal Communications Commission’s (Commission) Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) took its third and final...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

CFPB report on banking in video games and virtual worlds

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On April 4, 2024, the CFPB issued a report examining the growth of financial transactions in online video games and virtual worlds. The report, titled “Banking in Video Games and Virtual Worlds,” highlights the growth and...more

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Scammers are Seeking to Steal Your Property Using Wild Deeds

Could someone transfer your property ownership away from you without your knowledge? One scam takes advantage of the fact that California County Recorders do not vet the contents of deeds to ensure validity: an individual...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

CFPB Issues Report on Risks Posed by Video Game Marketplaces

On April 4, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a report on “Banking in video games and virtual worlds” (Report). The Report focuses on the movement of money in virtual worlds and how gamer data is...more

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Powers Combined: FTC Report Recommends Enhanced Collaboration With State AGs

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“Today’s consumer protection challenges require an all-hands-on-deck response, and our report details how the FTC is working closely with state enforcers to share information, stop fraud, and ensure fairness in the...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Make your Company a Hard Target for Job Scams

Your company’s talent is its lifeblood. Job postings for qualified individuals and other recruitment activities are vital to its operations. What happens, then, when scammers disrupt your business by conducting phishing...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Wiley Consumer Protection Download (April 2, 2024)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 23rd Annual Canadian Forum on Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime - June 5th - 6th, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hosted by the Canadian Institute, the 23rd Annual Canadian Forum on Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime returns for another exciting year. The event features carefully curated programming providing practical guidance...more

BakerHostetler

Steps Colleges Should Take to Bust Ghost Students

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Educational institutions in the United States, as well as those in other countries, are reporting experiencing a fairly new type of fraudulent scheme: the ghost student scam. “Ghost students” are stolen or fake identities...more

Clark Hill PLC

Exercise Caution in Corporate Transparency Act Compliance Matters

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Threat actors never miss an opportunity to use recent events to infect computer systems or quickly and easily gather personal information. The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) is just such an opportunity and businesses and...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

El Fraude Es El Delito Número Uno En El Lavado De Dinero

En febrero de 2024, el Tesoro de los Estados Unidos publicó la Evaluación Nacional de Riesgo de Lavado de Dinero (NMLRA) de 2024, que examina el entorno actual de lavado de dinero e identifica las formas en que los...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Fraud Is The Number One Crime In Money Laundering

On February 2024, the U.S. Treasury released the 2024 National Money Laundering Risk Assessment (NMLRA) which examines the current money laundering environment and identifies the ways in which criminals and other actors seek...more

Hinch Newman LLP

FTC Implements New TSR B2B Protections and Proposes Rule on Tech Support Scams

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On March 7, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced a final rule extending telemarketing fraud protections to businesses and updating the rule’s recordkeeping requirements as a result of developments in technology and...more

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New Trademark Scam

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Over the years many clients have forwarded to us scam trademark mailings. These mailings come from various official-sounding sources, all of which seek money to allegedly take action regarding the client’s trademarks....more

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FTC Issues Supplemental Rulemaking to Combat Impersonation Fraud

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Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, seeking public comment on its proposal to amend the Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses (Impersonation Rule or...more

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Investigations Newsletter: Former Healthcare Executives Convicted for Health Insurance Policy Fraud Scheme

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Former Healthcare Executives Convicted for Health Insurance Policy Fraud Scheme - Steven Dorfman, the former chief executive officer and owner of the Florida-based healthcare company Simple Health, and John Sand, a former...more

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Play Safe - How scam-proof are you in the new world of mandatory reimbursement for APP fraud?

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Imagine this – a customer submits a payment instruction directing that all their life savings are transferred to a third-party account for the purposes of an investment. What do you do? While the scenario may appear...more

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