- June 6, 2026
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Banking on trust: The power of a community-driven approach to fraud prevention
Fraud has been a hot topic since the 1780’s when the U.S. banking system came into being. Back then, the pioneers of financial fraud often
FTC Releases Summary of Key Accomplishments
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan released a summary of the agency’s key accomplishments over the last four years that have improved Americans’ everyday
Allowing Management to Override Internal Controls – Fraud Files Blog
It’s clear that there is a time and place for management to occasionally override a control. Everything in business is not routine, and there are
Why Traditional Fraud Prevention Measures are Ineffective Against Modern Fraud
In 2023, scammers defrauded victims from all around the world of over $1 trillion, according to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance. That’s roughly equivalent to the
FTC Sends More Than $5 Million in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Bogus Debt Relief Scheme
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $5 million in refunds to consumers harmed by a deceptive credit card debt relief scheme known as
Controlling Litigation Costs with Fixed Fees – Fraud Files Blog
With the challenging economy we’re experiencing, people are constantly asking me how business is going. The assumption is that people and companies don’t have money
5 Red Flags in Online Dating Scams: Key Signs to Watch
In today’s world, online dating has become a common way to meet new people and find love. Dating apps and websites make it easy to
FTC Chairman Ferguson Announces that DEI is Over at the FTC
Today, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson announced that the agency is delivering on the promise that President Trump made to the American people
4 Legal Elements of Fraud – Fraud Files Blog
Tracy talks about the definition of fraud, and the four legal elements that are generally required. Laws vary from state to state, so you can
The Essential Next Step In Fighting Human Crime
In 2003, the US government changed the fraud fight forever. A seemingly small addition to a broader act required financial institutions to fight and protect