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6 Types of COVID-19 Scams to Watch Out For

FICO

COVID-19 scams are on the rise. In a recent webinar I hosted, we learned that 31% of participants had received a communication that looks like a COVID-19 scam in the past 30 days. Smishing is similar to phishing, but is executed through text messages. Quid pro quo scams offer a benefit to the victim in exchange for information.

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US Card Skimming Grew Nearly 5x in 2022, New FICO Data Shows

FICO

Using the data from these reports, issuers can act immediately to address known compromised cards with tactics like block/reissue or implement strategies to increase monitoring of those cards for signs of fraudulent activity. with scam detection score Follow me on LinkedIn for more insights about FICO’s innovative fraud fighting efforts.

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ASIC Sues HSBC Australia Over Scam Failures Leading to A$23 Million in Losses

Fintech News

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission ( ASIC ) has launched legal proceedings against HSBC Australia, alleging systemic failures in protecting customers from financial scams. In addition to delayed investigations, ASIC highlighted failures in restoring access to blocked accounts. billion in 2023, according to the ACCC.

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