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.

One-Fourth of Data Breaches Result in Identity Theft

By: Mike Randall 1/9/2014

On a study conducted by Javelin Strategy and research, it was shown one-quarter of the people whose credit card data was stolen ended up being victims of... Read More »

Study: Reputation is Key Among Online Credit Card Theft Networks

By: Mike Randall 7/1/2013

When it comes to the complex and sordid world of credit card theft, it turns out there is at least a little trust among these thieves. A study published... Read More »

26% of Consumers Find at Least One Error on Their Credit Reports

By: Steven Tumulski 5/6/2013

In 2004, Congress initiated a 10-year project to study the accuracy of the credit reporting industry. The results are published in two-year increments. The... 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.

The Rental Application Red Flag Landlords Can't Afford to Miss

The Rental Application Red Flag Landlords Can't Afford to Miss

Not everyone who applies for a rental application is on the up and up. Here are the top... Read More »

Lucy Lazarony 6/24/2026

Impostor Fraud's $3.5 Billion Toll Highlights Growing Scam Threat

Impostor Fraud's $3.5 Billion Toll Highlights Growing Scam Threat

That trusted source — an email alert from your bank about a security breach, a caller... Read More »

Lucy Lazarony 6/23/2026

FTC Halts Phony Student Loan Debt Relief Scheme

FTC Halts Phony Student Loan Debt Relief Scheme

The Federal Trade Commission has put a halt to a company that promised student loan borrowers... Read More »

Lucy Lazarony 4/22/2026

Auto Loan Fraud Hits $10.4B as AI Supercharges Scams

Auto Loan Fraud Hits $10.4B as AI Supercharges Scams

Auto lending fraud reached $10.4 billion in 2025, up from $9.2 billion in the previous year,... Read More »

Lucy Lazarony 4/13/2026

Tricolor Fallout: Investors Target Banks Over ABS Losses

Tricolor Fallout: Investors Target Banks Over ABS Losses

The trouble with Tricolor is not over for JPMorgan Chase, Barclays, and Fifth Third. The banks... Read More »

Lucy Lazarony 3/5/2026

$100B in Losses: How First-Party Fraud Hits Lenders Hard

$100B in Losses: How First-Party Fraud Hits Lenders Hard

In first-party fraud, the fraudsters may not be who you suspect. In this type of fraud, the bad... Read More »

Lucy Lazarony 2/13/2026