Fraud Prevention

Don’t Get Tricked by Fake Party Invites: Essential Social Media Safety Tips for 2026 If you’ve seen a flashy event invite pop up on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok—especially one that looks like a private party or exclusive launch—you’re not alone. Scammers are now using AI-generated graphics and urgent RSVP messages to lure people into clicking malicious links or handing over personal data. This isn’t a new problem, but the tactics are getting harder to spot, and the stakes are higher in 2026. ...

How to Spot Amazon Prime Day Scams: BBB Shares Top Warning Signs With Amazon Prime Day approaching, the Better Business Bureau has issued a warning about a predictable surge in online shopping scams. Criminals ramp up their efforts during major sales events, and this year appears to be no different. If you plan to take advantage of the deals, it’s worth knowing what to watch for before you click. ...

Avoid Social Media Scams and Digital Party Traps: Essential Safety Tips for 2026 If you use social media regularly, you’ve probably seen posts promising a free gift card, an invitation to an exclusive online event, or a too‑good‑to‑be‑true investment opportunity. These are not harmless annoyances – they are often the opening moves of scams designed to steal your personal information or money. In 2026, with the help of AI tools like deepfakes and more convincing phishing messages, fraudsters are getting better at making their traps look legitimate. This article walks through the most common threats and, more importantly, what you can do to avoid them. ...

Avoid Online Shopping Scams This Prime Day: What the BBB Warns About Amazon Prime Day is almost here. It’s a time when shoppers hunt for discounts, but it’s also when scammers ramp up their efforts. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning about a surge in online shopping scams ahead of the sale event, which in 2026 runs alongside major rival sales. If you plan to buy anything online in the coming days, it pays to know what to watch for. ...

How to Spot Online Shopping Scams Before Prime Day Amazon Prime Day is almost here, and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued its annual warning about scams that spike during major sales events. With more shoppers hunting for deals, scammers are pushing fake websites, phishing emails, and social media ads that look legitimate but are designed to steal your money or personal information. Here is a practical guide to help you spot these scams and shop safely. ...

How Real-Time Validation Stops Business Email Compromise Business email compromise (BEC) remains one of the costliest forms of cyber fraud. In a BEC attack, a criminal impersonates a trusted vendor, executive, or partner and tricks someone into wiring money or changing payment details. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reports that BEC losses have exceeded tens of billions of dollars in recent years, and the problem is getting worse. A Trustpair report from January 2026 found that 71% of U.S. companies reported an increase in fraud attacks, with AI making these scams more convincing. ...

Business Email Compromise: Why Real-Time Validation Is Your Best Defense Introduction If your company processes any payments by email—and most do—you are a target. Business email compromise (BEC) is not a new scam, but it is evolving faster than most defenses. Attackers no longer rely solely on typosquatted domains and urgent requests from “the CEO.” They now use AI-generated voice clones, deepfake video calls, and carefully researched vendor relationships to trick employees into wiring money to the wrong account. ...

How Real-Time Validation Can Stop Business Email Compromise (BEC) Business email compromise (BEC)—where an attacker impersonates a trusted vendor, executive, or colleague to trick someone into sending money or sensitive data—is on the rise. According to a 2025 report by Trustpair, 71% of U.S. companies reported an increase in BEC attacks. Larger banks, including J.P. Morgan, have begun recommending real-time validation as a practical countermeasure. This article explains what real-time validation is, why it matters, and how you can start using it today. ...

How to Spot Online Shopping Scams Before Amazon Prime Day (BBB Warning) If you are planning to shop during Amazon Prime Day this week, it is worth taking a few minutes to review the latest warning from the Better Business Bureau. Scammers know that major sales events create a sense of urgency, and they use that to trick shoppers into giving up their money or personal information. ...

How to Spot Prime Day Shopping Scams and Keep Your Money Safe Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year. With millions of people hunting for deals, scammers know this is a perfect moment to strike. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recently issued a warning about the rise in online shopping scams tied to Prime Day. If you’re planning to shop the sales, it helps to know what kinds of tricks are out there and how to avoid them. ...