Fraud Prevention

Learn to recognize scams, safeguard personal info, and recover from fraud with tips on security measures and understanding consumer protection laws.

Welcome to our Fraud Prevention hub, your go-to resource for safeguarding your finances and identity. Explore expert tips on recognizing scams, protecting your personal data, and recovering from fraud. Stay informed about the latest security measures and consumer protection laws. Dive into articles, explore subtopics, and get answers to your questions. Arm yourself with knowledge and protect your financial well-being today.

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Explore Fraud Prevention Subtopics and Resources

Explore key subtopics in Fraud Prevention to safeguard your finances. Understand scams, protect personal data, and navigate recovery. Learn about security measures and consumer laws to empower and protect yourself against financial and identity fraud.

Credit Errors

Learn to identify, dispute, and correct credit report errors to improve your credit score and financial health. Avoid common mistakes effectively.

Identity Theft

Identity Theft: Unauthorized use of personal info to commit fraud, affecting credit and financial security. Learn to prevent, detect, and recover.

Credit Monitoring

Credit monitoring tracks your credit report for changes, helping prevent fraud and maintain financial health by alerting you to suspicious activity.

Studies

Explore essential studies on Fraud Prevention, offering insights into recognizing scams, safeguarding personal information, and navigating recovery. These resources enhance understanding of financial security and consumer protection laws.

78% of Millennials and Gen Zers Report Being Targets of Debt Collection Scams

By: Jon McDonald 4/30/2024

In today’s world, scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, preying on people’s vulnerabilities and financial hardships. According to the Federal... Read More »

The 20 Most Dangerous Cities to Own Property

By: BadCredit.org Staff 1/27/2015

Every year, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation releases data through the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program that shows the number of known violent... Read More »

Study Reveals Which Bank Ranks Highest in Security

By: Mike Randall 4/21/2014

In their 9th annual Credit Card Issuers Identity Scorecard, Javelin Research has named Bank of America as “Best in Class” for security. Javelin assessed 24... Read More »

2013 Had New Identity Theft Victim Every 2 Seconds

By: Mike Randall 3/10/2014

In a recent annual fraud study conducted by Javelin Strategy and Research, it was reported a new occurrence of identity fraud happened every two seconds in... Read More »

Industry News

Stay updated on the latest in Fraud Prevention industry news—key to understanding regulatory shifts, emerging trends, and innovations in security measures that shape how financial services protect against fraud and identity theft.

How Extended Fraud Alerts Help Victims Rebuild Stronger Credit

How Extended Fraud Alerts Help Victims Rebuild Stronger Credit

Anyone who has gone through identity theft knows it can be a nightmare — you lose money and... Read More »

Eric Bank 10/15/2025

Focused AI Models Promise Smarter Fraud Detection for Lenders

Focused AI Models Promise Smarter Fraud Detection for Lenders

FICO is taking a different tack in financial AI: instead of chasing ever-bigger language... Read More »

Eric Bank 9/23/2025

Perpetual Monitoring Promises Faster Risk Alerts for Lenders

Perpetual Monitoring Promises Faster Risk Alerts for Lenders

Experian has rolled out perpetual monitoring technology in the UK that could reshape how... Read More »

Eric Bank 9/16/2025

Subprime Auto Dealer Adopts FCRA Tech to Balance Growth, Risk

Subprime Auto Dealer Adopts FCRA Tech to Balance Growth, Risk

Auto loan fraud losses are up in recent years, and illegal tactics such as synthetic identity... Read More »

Eric Bank 9/4/2025

Vendor Flaws Blamed in TransUnion Breach Affecting 4.4M

Vendor Flaws Blamed in TransUnion Breach Affecting 4.4M

Subprime lenders face fresh fraud risks after TransUnion disclosed recently that in late July... Read More »

Eric Bank 9/3/2025

Early Warning Faces $1B Fraud Suit From NY Over Weak Security

Early Warning Faces $1B Fraud Suit From NY Over Weak Security

New York State Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit Wednesday, accusing large... Read More »

Eric Bank 8/15/2025