Tag: Fraud prevention
SAG President Fran Drescher Criticizes ‘AI Fraudsters’ Amid Growing Support for Deepfake Bill
A new bill on artificial intelligence deepfakes, known as the No Fakes Act, has been introduced by a group of bipartisan senators. This bill aims to protect actors' and citizens' likenesses from unauthorized digital...
Why You Should Avoid Giving Your Voice to Your Bank: A Guide to Protecting...
Banks are always looking for new ways to protect your information. They may have already collected your address, date of birth, Social Security number, and even your mother's maiden name. Now, they are asking...
Preventing Elder Fraud: Criminals Exploiting Personal Information to Target Vulnerable Seniors
Scammers are taking advantage of leaked personal information to steal money from older Americans. In 2023, individuals over 60 lost a total of $3.4 billion to scams, showing a 10.6% increase from the previous...
Preventing Identity Theft: A Challenge for the IRS
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is facing a significant challenge with identity theft cases, causing a backlog of 500,000 unresolved fraud cases. Taxpayers are left waiting for refunds and credits that they are rightfully...
RCMP warn 10 ‘money mules’ to stop aiding investment fraudsters in B.C.
RCMP Crack Down on 'Money Mules' Aiding Investment Fraud in B.C.A specialized unit of the RCMP is taking action to protect residents of British Columbia from falling victim to overseas investment scams. The focus...