Scams

How to Avoid Caller ID Spoofing Scams, Fake Phone Numbers | Entrepreneur
Scammers are emboldened by AI and the opportunities it presents—for ripping people off who consider themselves tech-savvy. From spoofing caller IDs to creating fake people for video calls, bad...
Bank Warns AI Voice Cloning Scams Are Out of Control | Entrepreneur
A U.K. bank is warning the world to watch out for AI voice cloning scams. The bank said in a press release that it's dealing with hundreds of cases...
How to Outsmart AI-Powered Phishing Scams | Entrepreneur
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Artificial Intelligence is a double-edged sword. While it opens a plethora of use cases for making our work and daily lives...
3 Ways You Can Protect Your Personal Information Online | Entrepreneur
The number of reported data breaches in the U.S. increased to a record 3,205 in 2023, up 78% from 2022 and 72% from the former peak in 2021, according...
How the Peak Travel Season Will Impact Payment Fraud | Entrepreneur
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes an influx of vacationers ready to explore new destinations. As the...
Watch Out for These Scams Targeting Small Businesses | Entrepreneur
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Running a business comes with its fair share of challenges, from keeping track of inventory and finances to making tough decisions...
Visa Sued Over ‘Vanilla’ Gift Card ‘Draining’ Scams | Entrepreneur
Credit card issuer Visa has been hit with a proposed class action lawsuit after consumers alleged that the company purposely marketed and sold gift cards susceptible to thievery and...
Airbnb Scammer Who Allegedly Made Millions on Fake Listings Arrested | Entrepreneur
This article originally appeared on Business Insider. An Airbnb host accused of making millions by posting fake bookings across the country on short-term rental sites was arrested and charged...
American Scandal: Alexander Hamilton’s Great Grandson Falls Prey to a Courtesan Con Artist | Entrepreneur
You've heard of Alexander Hamilton, the infamous American Founding Father whose face graces the $10 bill. More recently, he was the subject of a hit Broadway musical, thanks to...
How to Avoid Online Scams on Black Friday and Cyber Monday | Entrepreneur
As Thanksgiving approaches, so do Black Friday and Cyber Monday.Last year, the National Retail Federation reported nearly 180 million unique shoppers over the five-day period between Thanksgiving Day and...