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Carding and online fraud is a massive industry that police and banks the world over are struggling to fight. Here you'll find coverage detailing the often fascinating area of crime.

Game on for FTC's battle against online auction fraud

Game on for FTC's battle against online auction fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today reported that it received 80,450 complaints related to internet auctions in 2005, representing about 12 percent of the total number of complaints. According to the organization, the latest figures indicate that web auction fraud has become responsible for the second most common kind of complaint after those about identity theft.
William Eazel Mar 1 2006 10:12AM Security
Taskforce warns of advance fee fraud scams

Taskforce warns of advance fee fraud scams

The Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce is warning consumers about advance fee fraud scams.
Staff Writers Feb 21 2006 3:20PM Security
New U.K. cards will not help in battle against fraud

New U.K. cards will not help in battle against fraud

Legislation before the U.K. Parliament to introduce compulsory ID cards will not solve the fast rising problem of identity theft, fraud prevention experts warned today.
William Eazel Feb 14 2006 10:32AM Security
New variant hides 'elaborate' eBay fraud

New variant hides 'elaborate' eBay fraud

Security experts have warned web users to guard against a newly intercepted mutant of the Feebs trojan that attempts to dupe eBay users with an "elaborate" fraud.
William Eazel Feb 8 2006 11:51AM Security
FTC: Boost in online fraud cases in 2005

FTC: Boost in online fraud cases in 2005

Online incidents accounted for nearly half of all consumer fraud complaints filed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2005, the agency said in a report released this week.
Frank Washkuch Jan 27 2006 8:06PM Security
Analyst: Credit card firms must do more to fight fraud

Analyst: Credit card firms must do more to fight fraud

MasterCard’s recent move to offer financial incentives for companies using its SecureCode payer authentication system is a step in the right direction to fight online card fraud, but still "not enough," Gartner has warned.
William Eazel Jan 24 2006 10:33AM Security
Majority of world worried about internet fraud

Majority of world worried about internet fraud

Forty-five percent of consumers worldwide are willing to switch to financial institutions that offer more security protection, according to newly conducted research.
William Eazel Nov 29 2005 4:05PM Security
Phishing fraud features 'FBI' email

Phishing fraud features 'FBI' email

A new phishing scheme is playing on fears that Big Brother – in this case the FBI – is watching PC users.
Frank Washkuch Nov 22 2005 8:14PM Security
Katrina heralds wave of phishing fraud

Katrina heralds wave of phishing fraud

Spammers and phishers hoping to profit from hurricane Katrina have been waging a week-long email campaign.
David Quainton Sep 6 2005 11:56AM Security
Spammer pharmacist indicted for fraud, dealing

Spammer pharmacist indicted for fraud, dealing

A 25-year-old Minnesota spammer has been indicted on multiple federal charges.
David Quainton Aug 25 2005 4:36PM Security
Phone fraud - the cost of doing nothing

Phone fraud - the cost of doing nothing

Convergence of voice, video and data onto a single network presents great opportunities for the Enterprise. These opportunities also bring ever changing challenges for the IT department – especially as voice becomes another application on the converged network.
Craig Pollard Aug 17 2005 10:45AM Security
ID fraud on the rise

ID fraud on the rise

Identity fraud in the U.K. has increased by 13 percent with nearly 40,000 cases recorded in the first six months of this year. The corresponding figure from last year was an increase of 20 percent, indicating a slow down in the rate of increase and success in public awareness campaigns.
René Millman Aug 12 2005 3:45PM Security
Online ATM/debit card fraud estimated at $2.75 billion

Online ATM/debit card fraud estimated at $2.75 billion

Internet fraud involving automated teller machine (ATM)/debit cards has victimized about 3 million U.S. consumers and generated losses of $2.75 billion in the past year, according to market-research firm Gartner.
Marcia Savage Aug 2 2005 4:38PM Security
eCorner signs up Cloudmark anti-spam

eCorner signs up Cloudmark anti-spam

Online storefront and payments technology provider eCorner has signed up as direct distributor for Cloudmark anti-spam software in Australia and New Zealand.
Fleur Doidge Jul 29 2005 1:45PM Security
U.S. is biggest source of online fraud

U.S. is biggest source of online fraud

More than four-fifths of fraudulent online transactions originate in the U.S. according to a new study.
René Millman Jun 16 2005 5:06PM Security
Debate: Two-factor authentication access control will not prevent fraud and identity theft

Debate: Two-factor authentication access control will not prevent fraud and identity theft
Bruce Schneier May 13 2005 12:26PM Security
Equipment seized in ID fraud bust

Equipment seized in ID fraud bust

Computer equipment and identity documents have been seized in Sydney as part of police investigations into a large identity fraud syndicate.
Staff Writers Mar 14 2005 2:17PM Security
Stop that fraud: Fingerprints will secure Texan systems

Stop that fraud: Fingerprints will secure Texan systems

A pilot system to beat Medicaid fraud is showing good results in the state of Texas.
John Sterlicchi Feb 18 2005 4:22PM Security
Citibank trials new technique to combat online fraud

Citibank trials new technique to combat online fraud

Citibank’s UK arm is introducing a new on-screen keyboard in an attempt to tighten online banking security.
David Quainton Feb 18 2005 2:17PM Security
NHTCU - We have handle on internet fraud

NHTCU - We have handle on internet fraud

Reports suggesting the online gaming community gave over thousands of pounds to fraudsters were greatly exaggerated, according to the National Hi-Tech Crime Unit (NHTCU).
David Quainton Feb 8 2005 2:36PM Security

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