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Business News

'We Were Sucked In': How to Protect Yourself from Deepfake Phone Scams.

Phone fraudsters are using AI to clone the voices of loved or trusted people to rip them off. Here's how to detect if the phone is real or robot.

Business News

A Wegmans Employee Allegedly Stole Over $500,000 from the Company

Alicia Torres pleaded guilty to crimes carried out over nine years while working at Wegmans in Webster, New York.

Business News

I Worked Side By Side With Elizabeth Holmes. She Seemed Like a Visionary, but We Were All Duped — and It's a Comfort to See Justice Served.

"Silicon Valley's 'fake it until you make it' mentality. That rhetoric is just a way to condone lying to people."

Business News

3 Arrested on Felony Charges for Allegedly Perpetrating a $4 Million 'Substantial Food Stamp Fraud Ring' With Stolen Data

The alleged fraud scheme illegally obtained electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card data from 8,000 people.

Business News

Massachusetts Father-Son Duo Slammed With Nearly 10-Year Prison Sentence for Perpetrating an 'Elaborate' $20 Million Lottery Scheme

The "ten-percenting" scam cost more than $6 million in federal tax loss and affects 40 licensed lottery sellers across the state.

Business News

Millennial App Founder Arrested for Fraud in $175 Million JPMorgan Deal Pleads Not Guilty

The SEC alleges Frank founder Charlie Javice lied about her financial aid app's user base to push forward the sale.

Business News

Apple Says the Company Prevented Over $2 Billion Potentially Fraudulent App Store Transactions in 2022

The tech giant also said it blocked nearly 3.9 million stolen credit cards from being used and rejected about 1.7 million app submissions that failed to meet Apple's privacy and security standards.

Business News

Instagram Influencer Allegedly Scammed 'Older' And 'Vulnerable' Americans Out of $2 Million in Romance Scheme

Mona Faiz Montrage was arrested in 2022 and extradited to New York on Friday.

Business News

Bankrupt Wine Company Owes Millions In Bottles, Customers Left Wondering What Went Wrong and Where the Wine Went

Underground Cellar aimed to revolutionize how wine enthusiasts purchased and stored wine. However, the company's abrupt shutdown has customers seething with questions — and anger — about millions of dollars owed in wine.

Leadership

Cybercriminals Aren't Just Attacking Your Software — They're Coming for Your Employees. Level Up Your Company's Cybersecurity With These 4 Steps.

The key to maximizing protection and minimizing exposure to these attacks is to combine technology with the human touch.

Thought Leaders

What Is Rent Payment Fraud and How Can Landlords Prevent It? Here Are 3 Expert Tips.

Managing properties and tenants can leave you vulnerable to rent payment fraud. Learn what it is, the common pitfalls and three ways to protect yourself.

Business News

Former Pageant Director Stole 'Hundreds of Thousands' of Dollars Intended for Scholarship Program

Mary Wickersham, 77, was sentenced to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay $243,000 in restitution for her crime.

Business News

Card Skimming Is On The Rise — Here's How To Prevent Your Information From Being Stolen

Debit card skimming increased by 368% in 2022 compared to the year prior.

Business News

Former Doctor Sentenced To 7 Years in Prison For Insurance Scheme Related To 1-800-GET-THIN

Julian Omidi submitted nearly $120 million in fraudulent insurance claims.

Leadership

Employee Theft is More Common Than You Think. This is What You Should Do About It.

Almost every day, you can read reports about how employees are stealing from their employers. So what should you do to prevent this kind of thing from happening before it happens? Well, there are a few things.