#fraud-prevention — Public Fediverse posts

ICYMI: Nielsen buys DoubleVerify for $2.15 billion. Who checks the checker now?: Nielsen buys DoubleVerify for $2.15 billion at $13.60 a share, taking ad verification private and folding fraud and quality checks into TV audience currency. https://ppc.land/nielsen-buys-doubleverify-for-2-15-billion-who-checks-the-checker-now/ #Nielsen #DoubleVerify #AdVerification #DigitalAdvertising #FraudPrevention

FYI: DoubleVerify: ad fraud drops 41% in North America, 45% in EMEA: AI bots generated ten times more clicks than humans in unprotected campaigns, DoubleVerify found, as marketers weigh growing risks from generative AI content. https://ppc.land/doubleverify-ad-fraud-drops-41-in-north-america-45-in-emea/ #AdFraud #DigitalMarketing #ArtificialIntelligence #FraudPrevention #PPCAdvertising

FYI: DoubleVerify: ad fraud drops 41% in North America, 45% in EMEA: AI bots generated ten times more clicks than humans in unprotected campaigns, DoubleVerify found, as marketers weigh growing risks from generative AI content. https://ppc.land/doubleverify-ad-fraud-drops-41-in-north-america-45-in-emea/ #AdFraud #DigitalMarketing #ArtificialIntelligence #FraudPrevention #PPCAdvertising

FYI: AI cuts scam farm entry cost to $5,000, HUMAN Security research shows: Satori researchers priced a working scam kit at $2,970 monthly, no hardware required. Fake-account creation now runs faster than ad platforms can detect it. https://ppc.land/ai-cuts-scam-farm-entry-cost-to-5-000-human-security-research-shows/ #AI #ScamAlert #CyberSecurity #FraudPrevention #Satori

FYI: AI cuts scam farm entry cost to $5,000, HUMAN Security research shows: Satori researchers priced a working scam kit at $2,970 monthly, no hardware required. Fake-account creation now runs faster than ad platforms can detect it. https://ppc.land/ai-cuts-scam-farm-entry-cost-to-5-000-human-security-research-shows/ #AI #ScamAlert #CyberSecurity #FraudPrevention #Satori

ICYMI: AI cuts scam farm entry cost to $5,000, HUMAN Security research shows: Satori researchers priced a working scam kit at $2,970 monthly, no hardware required. Fake-account creation now runs faster than ad platforms can detect it. https://ppc.land/ai-cuts-scam-farm-entry-cost-to-5-000-human-security-research-shows/ #AI #Cybersecurity #ScamAlert #FraudPrevention #DigitalSafety

ICYMI: AI cuts scam farm entry cost to $5,000, HUMAN Security research shows: Satori researchers priced a working scam kit at $2,970 monthly, no hardware required. Fake-account creation now runs faster than ad platforms can detect it. https://ppc.land/ai-cuts-scam-farm-entry-cost-to-5-000-human-security-research-shows/ #AI #Cybersecurity #ScamAlert #FraudPrevention #DigitalSafety

New blog: Financial fraud via SMS and WhatsApp is on the rise — advanced smishing and malicious .ZIP attachments are specifically targeting mobile banking users. Learn how these threats work and key mitigation strategies for professionals and organizations. https://wix.to/Fv3zinZ

#CyberSecurity
#FraudPrevention
#RiskManagement
#InformationSecurity

New blog: Financial fraud via SMS and WhatsApp is on the rise — advanced smishing and malicious .ZIP attachments are specifically targeting mobile banking users. Learn how these threats work and key mitigation strategies for professionals and organizations. https://wix.to/Fv3zinZ

#CyberSecurity
#FraudPrevention
#RiskManagement
#InformationSecurity

Video-selfie fraud is on the rise — posing a growing threat to facial authentication systems. Our latest blog explores attacker techniques, weaknesses in common verification flows, and recommendations for strengthening identity verification across products and services. Read the full post: https://wix.to/l00ii3E

#AI
#Cybersecurity
#FraudPrevention
#RiskManagement
#IdentityVerification

Video-selfie fraud is on the rise — posing a growing threat to facial authentication systems. Our latest blog explores attacker techniques, weaknesses in common verification flows, and recommendations for strengthening identity verification across products and services. Read the full post: https://wix.to/l00ii3E

#AI
#Cybersecurity
#FraudPrevention
#RiskManagement
#IdentityVerification

☎️ What if thousands of scam phone numbers could simply disappear?

Joel Bernstein's fraud prevention initiatives at Somos have contributed to shutting down more than 27,000 fraudulent toll-free numbers while helping reduce toll-free traffic pumping by over 90%.

Hear from him during our FREE livestream on phishing, robocalls & spam.

📅 July 29 | Noon ET

Register for the free livestream:
https://broadbandbreakfast.com/broadband-breakfast-on-july-29-2026-phishing-robocalls-and-spam/

#Cybersecurity #Telecom #Robocalls #FraudPrevention #tech #technology

☎️ What if thousands of scam phone numbers could simply disappear?

Joel Bernstein's fraud prevention initiatives at Somos have contributed to shutting down more than 27,000 fraudulent toll-free numbers while helping reduce toll-free traffic pumping by over 90%.

Hear from him during our FREE livestream on phishing, robocalls & spam.

📅 July 29 | Noon ET

Register for the free livestream:
https://broadbandbreakfast.com/broadband-breakfast-on-july-29-2026-phishing-robocalls-and-spam/

#Cybersecurity #Telecom #Robocalls #FraudPrevention #tech #technology

ICYMI: HUMAN Security kills NewsJunkie CTV fraud scheme hitting 2 billion bids daily: Satori researchers found one seller alone spoofed nearly two billion bids daily, exposing how SSAI and residential IPs disguise fraud as premium CTV content. https://ppc.land/human-security-kills-newsjunkie-ctv-fraud-scheme-hitting-2-billion-bids-daily/ #CTV #FraudPrevention #DigitalMarketing #AdTech #Privacy

ICYMI: HUMAN Security kills NewsJunkie CTV fraud scheme hitting 2 billion bids daily: Satori researchers found one seller alone spoofed nearly two billion bids daily, exposing how SSAI and residential IPs disguise fraud as premium CTV content. https://ppc.land/human-security-kills-newsjunkie-ctv-fraud-scheme-hitting-2-billion-bids-daily/ #CTV #FraudPrevention #DigitalMarketing #AdTech #Privacy

FYI: Banking ads lose $295K yearly to fraud, Lunio finds: Google Search itself carries banking's highest Google-channel fraud rate at 5.51 percent, Lunio finds, while LinkedIn clicks there run over a third invalid. https://ppc.land/banking-ads-lose-295k-yearly-to-fraud-lunio-finds/ #Banking #FraudPrevention #DigitalMarketing #PPC #GoogleAds

FYI: Banking ads lose $295K yearly to fraud, Lunio finds: Google Search itself carries banking's highest Google-channel fraud rate at 5.51 percent, Lunio finds, while LinkedIn clicks there run over a third invalid. https://ppc.land/banking-ads-lose-295k-yearly-to-fraud-lunio-finds/ #Banking #FraudPrevention #DigitalMarketing #PPC #GoogleAds

🚨 60-second scam investigation.
Before you click, reply, or send money, run a quick check with Listcrime AI Investigator. Analyze suspicious emails, websites, phone numbers, usernames, IPs, and more—in about a minute.

🔗 https://listcrime.com

#CyberSecurity #ScamPrevention #FraudPrevention #OSINT #ThreatIntelligence #CyberCrime #AI #DigitalSafety #Listcrime #ScamAwareness

🚨 60-second scam investigation.
Before you click, reply, or send money, run a quick check with Listcrime AI Investigator. Analyze suspicious emails, websites, phone numbers, usernames, IPs, and more—in about a minute.

🔗 https://listcrime.com

#CyberSecurity #ScamPrevention #FraudPrevention #OSINT #ThreatIntelligence #CyberCrime #AI #DigitalSafety #Listcrime #ScamAwareness

AI is reshaping both sides of Canada’s immigration fraud battle
#Canada #Ontario #Immigration #ImmigrationFraud #AI #IRCC #CyberSecurity #DigitalIdentity #ImmigrationLaw #Tech #CanadaImmigration #ScamAlert #FraudPrevention #PublicSafety #ImmigrationNews
https://the-14.com/ai-is-reshaping-both-sides-of-canadas-immigration-fraud-battle/

AI is reshaping both sides of Canada’s immigration fraud battle
#Canada #Ontario #Immigration #ImmigrationFraud #AI #IRCC #CyberSecurity #DigitalIdentity #ImmigrationLaw #Tech #CanadaImmigration #ScamAlert #FraudPrevention #PublicSafety #ImmigrationNews
https://the-14.com/ai-is-reshaping-both-sides-of-canadas-immigration-fraud-battle/

Banking ads lose $295K yearly to fraud, Lunio finds: Google Search itself carries banking's highest Google-channel fraud rate at 5.51 percent, Lunio finds, while LinkedIn clicks there run over a third invalid. https://ppc.land/banking-ads-lose-295k-yearly-to-fraud-lunio-finds/ #BankingFraud #DigitalMarketing #PPC #GoogleAds #FraudPrevention

Banking ads lose $295K yearly to fraud, Lunio finds: Google Search itself carries banking's highest Google-channel fraud rate at 5.51 percent, Lunio finds, while LinkedIn clicks there run over a third invalid. https://ppc.land/banking-ads-lose-295k-yearly-to-fraud-lunio-finds/ #BankingFraud #DigitalMarketing #PPC #GoogleAds #FraudPrevention

Before you trust it, verify it.
Try the AI Investigator at Listcrime.ai.

#CyberSecurity #ScamAwareness #FraudPrevention #OSINT #AI #listcrime

Before you trust it, verify it.
Try the AI Investigator at Listcrime.ai.

#CyberSecurity #ScamAwareness #FraudPrevention #OSINT #AI #listcrime

FYI: IAS Quality Connect finally shows publishers what advertisers actually want: IAS launched Quality Connect on June 18, giving publishers near real-time visibility into advertiser brand safety, fraud, and suitability settings in IAS Pulse. https://ppc.land/ias-quality-connect-finally-shows-publishers-what-advertisers-actually-want/ #DigitalMarketing #AdTech #BrandSafety #FraudPrevention #PublisherTools

FYI: IAS Quality Connect finally shows publishers what advertisers actually want: IAS launched Quality Connect on June 18, giving publishers near real-time visibility into advertiser brand safety, fraud, and suitability settings in IAS Pulse. https://ppc.land/ias-quality-connect-finally-shows-publishers-what-advertisers-actually-want/ #DigitalMarketing #AdTech #BrandSafety #FraudPrevention #PublisherTools

FBI IC3 reported $2.77B in business email compromise losses in 2024

BEC works because attackers impersonate trusted domains

DMARC at enforcement makes exact-domain spoofing fail

it doesn't stop all BEC

lookalike domains and compromised accounts are separate problems

but it eliminates the most common vector

every dollar spent on DMARC monitoring returns multiples in prevented impersonation

https://dmarcguard.io/learn/dmarc/

#DMARC #EmailSecurity #BEC #FraudPrevention

FBI IC3 reported $2.77B in business email compromise losses in 2024

BEC works because attackers impersonate trusted domains

DMARC at enforcement makes exact-domain spoofing fail

it doesn't stop all BEC

lookalike domains and compromised accounts are separate problems

but it eliminates the most common vector

every dollar spent on DMARC monitoring returns multiples in prevented impersonation

https://dmarcguard.io/learn/dmarc/

#DMARC #EmailSecurity #BEC #FraudPrevention

FYI: Organic traffic is now mobile advertising's biggest fraud blind spot: AppsFlyer 2026 fraud report: organic installs now 52% of all fraudulent mobile installs, DSP fraud up 59% YoY, spoofing the fastest-rising technique of 2025. https://ppc.land/organic-traffic-is-now-mobile-advertisings-biggest-fraud-blind-spot/ #OrganicTraffic #MobileAdvertising #FraudPrevention #DigitalMarketing #Appsflyer

FYI: Organic traffic is now mobile advertising's biggest fraud blind spot: AppsFlyer 2026 fraud report: organic installs now 52% of all fraudulent mobile installs, DSP fraud up 59% YoY, spoofing the fastest-rising technique of 2025. https://ppc.land/organic-traffic-is-now-mobile-advertisings-biggest-fraud-blind-spot/ #OrganicTraffic #MobileAdvertising #FraudPrevention #DigitalMarketing #Appsflyer

Apple is introducing new measures to make stolen iPhones less valuable to thieves.

If your phone is stolen, criminals may attempt to access your accounts, passwords, banking apps, and personal information.

Protect yourself:

✔ Enable Find My iPhone
✔ Use a strong passcode
✔ Turn on Stolen Device Protection
✔ Secure your accounts immediately if a device is lost

Pause. Check. Verify.

Listcrime.com

#PhoneTheft #CyberSecurity #OnlineSafety #Apple #iPhone #FraudPrevention #Listcrime

FYI: AI agents are now buying things - and fraud looks identical: HUMAN Security says agentic AI traffic grew 7,851% in 2025, with just half a percentage point now separating benign automation from malicious fraud online. https://ppc.land/ai-agents-are-now-buying-things-and-fraud-looks-identical/ #AI #FraudPrevention #CyberSecurity #Automation #TechnologyTrends

FYI: AI agents are now buying things - and fraud looks identical: HUMAN Security says agentic AI traffic grew 7,851% in 2025, with just half a percentage point now separating benign automation from malicious fraud online. https://ppc.land/ai-agents-are-now-buying-things-and-fraud-looks-identical/ #AI #FraudPrevention #CyberSecurity #Automation #TechnologyTrends

ICYMI: AI agents are now buying things - and fraud looks identical: HUMAN Security says agentic AI traffic grew 7,851% in 2025, with just half a percentage point now separating benign automation from malicious fraud online. https://ppc.land/ai-agents-are-now-buying-things-and-fraud-looks-identical/ #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #FraudPrevention #CyberSecurity #Automation

ICYMI: AI agents are now buying things - and fraud looks identical: HUMAN Security says agentic AI traffic grew 7,851% in 2025, with just half a percentage point now separating benign automation from malicious fraud online. https://ppc.land/ai-agents-are-now-buying-things-and-fraud-looks-identical/ #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #FraudPrevention #CyberSecurity #Automation

Audit Abyss: Military's Financial Blind Spot Exposed

Senator Roger Marshall says the military doesn't have enough audits or checks for fraud. This affects defense spending and taxpayer money.

#MilitaryFinance, #AuditFail, #DefenseSpending, #SenatorMarshall, #FraudPrevention

https://newsletter.tf/senator-military-lacks-audits-fraud-checks/

Senator Roger Marshall stated that the military is not doing enough audits or fraud checks. This is a serious concern for how defense money is spent.

#MilitaryFinance, #AuditFail, #DefenseSpending, #SenatorMarshall, #FraudPrevention
https://newsletter.tf/senator-military-lacks-audits-fraud-checks/

DEEP BACKGROUND, FRAUD and FINANCIAL Investigations https://www.seraphproblemsolving.com/legal-services #fraud #investor #romancescam #scamalert #scammersofinstagram #fraudprevention #elderfraud #cashapp #scams #cybercrime

Stripe's #fraud #detection prowess is like a leaky sieve, kindly welcoming "friendly fraudsters" with open arms. Apparently, their sophisticated system can't tell a genuine customer from a repeat offender, making it hilariously easy for anyone to double-dip on your products. 🤦‍♂️💸
https://www.gingerlime.com/2026/stripe-seem-friendly-to-friendly-fraud/ #Stripe #FriendlyFraud #Ecommerce #FraudPrevention #CustomerExperience #PaymentSecurity #HackerNews #ngated

FYI: Experian and ServiceNow tie up to push agentic AI past the pilot stage: Experian and ServiceNow partner to embed the Ascend decisioning platform into enterprise AI workflows for fraud, onboarding, and model risk management at scale. https://ppc.land/experian-and-servicenow-tie-up-to-push-agentic-ai-past-the-pilot-stage/ #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Experian #ServiceNow #FraudPrevention

ICYMI: Experian and ServiceNow tie up to push agentic AI past the pilot stage: Experian and ServiceNow partner to embed the Ascend decisioning platform into enterprise AI workflows for fraud, onboarding, and model risk management at scale. https://ppc.land/experian-and-servicenow-tie-up-to-push-agentic-ai-past-the-pilot-stage/ #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #DataScience #FraudPrevention #MachineLearning

Experian and ServiceNow tie up to push agentic AI past the pilot stage: Experian and ServiceNow partner to embed the Ascend decisioning platform into enterprise AI workflows for fraud, onboarding, and model risk management at scale. https://ppc.land/experian-and-servicenow-tie-up-to-push-agentic-ai-past-the-pilot-stage/ #AI #MachineLearning #FraudPrevention #EnterpriseTechnology #DigitalTransformation

FYI: CTV fraud schemes up 140% as AI arms both sides of the fight: DoubleVerify's 2026 CTV report documents a 140% surge in fraud schemes, $1.8M lost per billion unprotected impressions, and a tenfold rise in fraudulent apps. https://ppc.land/ctv-fraud-schemes-up-140-as-ai-arms-both-sides-of-the-fight/ #CTV #FraudPrevention #AdTech #DigitalAdvertising #AI

CTV fraud schemes up 140% as AI arms both sides of the fight: DoubleVerify's 2026 CTV report documents a 140% surge in fraud schemes, $1.8M lost per billion unprotected impressions, and a tenfold rise in fraudulent apps. https://ppc.land/ctv-fraud-schemes-up-140-as-ai-arms-both-sides-of-the-fight/ #CTV #FraudPrevention #DigitalMarketing #AdFraud #ArtificialIntelligence

ICYMI: Social media scams cost Americans $2.1B in 2025, FTC finds: The FTC reports Americans lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, an eightfold rise since 2020, with Facebook ranking as the costliest single platform. https://ppc.land/social-media-scams-cost-americans-2-1b-in-2025-ftc-finds/ #SocialMediaScams #FTC #CyberSecurity #OnlineSafety #FraudPrevention

How to Protect Yourself from Scammers and Thieves at an ATM

Staying safe while using an ATM is more important than ever. Whether you’re withdrawing cash in Downtown Raleigh or at a neighborhood bank, scammers and thieves are constantly finding new ways to target unsuspecting users.

Here’s a practical, easy-to-follow guide to help you protect yourself and your money.

🚨 Common ATM Scams to Watch Out For

Understanding the risks is the first step in staying safe.

• Card Skimming Devices – Hidden devices placed over card slots to steal your card information
• Shoulder Surfing – Someone watching you enter your PIN
• Cash Trapping – Devices that block cash from dispensing so thieves can grab it later
• Fake Assistance Scams – Someone offering “help” while secretly stealing your information
• Phishing & Text Scams – Messages pretending to be your bank asking for sensitive info

🔐 ATM Safety Tips Everyone Should Follow

1. Choose the Right ATM

• Use ATMs located inside banks or well-lit, high-traffic areas
• Avoid machines in isolated or poorly lit locations

2. Inspect the Machine

• Check for anything unusual on the card slot or keypad
• If something looks loose, bulky, or tampered with—don’t use it

3. Shield Your PIN

• Always cover the keypad with your hand while entering your PIN
• Be aware of anyone standing too close

4. Limit Your Time

• Complete your transaction quickly
• Don’t count your cash at the machine—wait until you’re in a safe place

5. Stay Alert

• Trust your instincts—if something feels off, leave immediately
• Avoid distractions like using your phone while at the ATM

💳 Protect Your Card & Information

• Set up bank alerts for withdrawals and suspicious activity
• Regularly monitor your account statements
• Use contactless or mobile payments when possible
• Never share your PIN or banking details with anyone

🚫 What to Do If You Suspect Fraud

If something doesn’t seem right:

1. Cancel your transaction immediately
2. Contact your bank right away
3. Report the issue to local authorities if necessary
4. Freeze or lock your card if fraud is suspected

📍 Stay Safe Around Raleigh

With busy shopping areas like Crabtree Valley, Cary, Downtown Raleigh, and local shopping centers, ATMs are everywhere—but so are potential risks. Staying aware and taking a few simple precautions can make all the difference.

✅ Final Thoughts

ATM scams can happen fast, but protecting yourself is simple with the right habits. Stay alert, protect your information, and always prioritize your safety when accessing cash.

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FYI: Scammers are now targeting Google Ads agencies with fake client leads: Digital marketing agencies are facing a new fraud wave in which scammers impersonate corporate clients to gain MCC account access, as warned on April 10, 2026. https://ppc.land/scammers-are-now-targeting-google-ads-agencies-with-fake-client-leads/ #DigitalMarketing #GoogleAds #ScamAlert #PPC #FraudPrevention

ICYMI: Scammers are now targeting Google Ads agencies with fake client leads: Digital marketing agencies are facing a new fraud wave in which scammers impersonate corporate clients to gain MCC account access, as warned on April 10, 2026. https://ppc.land/scammers-are-now-targeting-google-ads-agencies-with-fake-client-leads/ #DigitalMarketing #GoogleAds #ScamAlert #FraudPrevention #PPC