VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 21, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recommends that companies notify law enforcement as soon as possible by contacting local FBI or U.S. When reporting the breach, law enforcement or another party helping to act on the breach will use this information to determine and advise on the next steps.

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Data Breach Breach Law Enforcement Cybersecurity 130

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Federal Trade Commission found at least 184,000 instances of pandemic-related fraud as of Aug. Such schemes are proliferating as the pandemic and economic hard times make consumers more vulnerable than ever to crooks. As PYMNTS’ Preventing Financial Crimes Playbook recently noted, the U.S.

Bitcoin 93

Bitcoin Consumer Cryptocurrency Scams 93

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the latest to place emphasis on the importance of safeguarding data and systems. “But many times, it’s literally just the shame they would feel in reporting the attack to customers and law enforcement.”

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FTC Cybersecurity Small Business Federal Trade Commission 73

PYMNTS

JUNE 20, 2018

This past week saw the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announce a new law enforcement initiative that focuses on bad actors who seek to commit crimes against small businesses. There are just new ways to do them, it seems, and in the age of technology, the crackdowns on bad actors are going global.

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Scams Phishing Federal Trade Commission Wire 45

Innovative Payments Association

JUNE 26, 2024

Be Aware of the Different Types of Scams Phishing Scams: Seniors may receive emails or phone calls pretending to be from their bank, asking for sensitive information like passwords or social security numbers. What to Do if You're Targeted If you suspect a scam, report it to your bank, local law enforcement, and the Federal Trade Commission.

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Scams Federal Trade Commission Identity Theft Law Enforcement 52

FICO

JANUARY 22, 2021

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an important resource, taking in reports from consumers about problems they experience in the marketplace. Phishing attacks are on the rise during the pandemic. Exactly how big credit card fraud is depends on where you look. Special Tools to Combat Credit Card Fraud.

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Credit Cards FTC Push-to-Card Federal Trade Commission 52

Center for Payments

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The FBI warns consumers to be on the lookout for fake websites, counterfeit products, and phishing emails that appear to be coming from trusted retailers that consumers normally engage with. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) offers tips to follow before making a financial donation to a charity this year.

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Holiday Scams Scams FBI Federal Trade Commission 40