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Romance scammers stole £92m from victims last year

Romance scammers stole £92m from victims last year | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Police warn now is their most prolific period ..."

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Crypto scams: The effect on consumers and legitimate businesses

Crypto scams: The effect on consumers and legitimate businesses | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Fraud is a sad but undeniable part of the crypto world. But how do you fight it, identify it and stay attuned to the latest scams? ..."

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Why do so many people fall for fake profiles online?

Why do so many people fall for fake profiles online? | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Almost every online deception, fraud and scam – even propaganda and misinformation campaigns – begins with a fake social media profile. How do fakers get real people to agree to be friends? ..."

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How retail brands are curbing some sneaky fraud this holiday season 

How retail brands are curbing some sneaky fraud this holiday season  | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Tis also the season for fraud. Here's what's happening this shopping season and what retail brands can do to stay on top of it...."

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Connected clothing: What are the implications for brands and retailers?

Connected clothing: What are the implications for brands and retailers? | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Connected clothing is already here. It may not be mature but there's plenty to think about ..."

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Can RFID technology do for fashion what it has done for music festivals? | Information Age

Can RFID technology do for fashion what it has done for music festivals? | Information Age | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"What can RFID do to make the biggest event on the fashion calendar run even more smoothly? ..."

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Volkswagen says 11 million cars worldwide are affected in diesel deception - The New York Times

Volkswagen says 11 million cars worldwide are affected in diesel deception - The New York Times | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"The company did not provide information on where the affected cars are, but the overwhelming majority are probably in Europe, where the company dominates the market ..."

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Starbucks still grappling with fraud in online accounts, gift cards - Computerworld

Starbucks still grappling with fraud in online accounts, gift cards - Computerworld | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Fraudsters are taking advantage of auto top-up on some accounts to move balances to cards they control ..."

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Bringing African shoppers to the global mall

Bringing African shoppers to the global mall | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"The two brothers who founded the online retailer MallforAfrica have found ways around problems with red tape, shipping costs and concerns about fraud ..."

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Online scams lure shoppers with 'luxury' handbag ripoffs - Forbes

Online scams lure shoppers with 'luxury' handbag ripoffs - Forbes | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"If you're feeling flush and want to do your part for consumer confidence – say because you're expecting a tax refund from Uncle Sam – shop carefully before blowing your wad on a luxury ..."

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Consumers often face considerable risks when making purchases, including financial and functional risk.

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What are "smart" credit cards, and why are they coming to America?

What are "smart" credit cards, and why are they coming to America? | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"It only took the theft of 40 million Target customer credit card details to spur Congress into finally joining the rest of the world in abandoning the highly insecure credit cards you're used to ..."

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Don't Be Fooled By Phishers, Fraudsters, and Scammers

Don't Be Fooled By Phishers, Fraudsters, and Scammers | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"...The con artists can interact with their intended target in any number of ways, whether through spam email, telemarketing, investment seminars, or television commercials..."

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Who’s making all those scam calls? - The New York Times

Who’s making all those scam calls? - The New York Times | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Every year, tens of millions of Americans collectively lose billions of dollars to scam callers. Where does the other end of the line lead? ..."

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Five-star reviews, 5-star fraud. Are you ready to pay the price?

Five-star reviews, 5-star fraud. Are you ready to pay the price? | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Go about reviews the right way and you'll earn respect and trust in the process. Cheat and you risk everything you've built ..."

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Study: Retail ‘shrink’ decreased to $46.8B in 2017

Study: Retail ‘shrink’ decreased to $46.8B in 2017 | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

Thefts, fraud and losses from other retail “shrink” decreased to $46.8 billion in 2017 from $48.9 billion the year before as shoplifting and organized retail crime continued to be the leading causes, according to the annual National Retail Security Survey released by the National Retail Federation..."

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Seven common scams we’re still falling for

Seven common scams we’re still falling for | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Fraudulent emails from "friends," financial phishing and too-good-to-be-true offers: here's why we still fall for these scams and how to spot them ..."

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The end of prescriptions as we know them in New York

The end of prescriptions as we know them in New York | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Starting on March 27, physicians in the state will have to write out prescriptions electronically, as part of an effort to reduce fraud and errors ..."

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Eight ways online shopping will change in the next 10 years

Eight ways online shopping will change in the next 10 years | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Get ready--according to one industry insider, the way people buy things online is going to change ..."

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How to avoid being "catfished" while online dating - Lifehacker

How to avoid being "catfished" while online dating - Lifehacker | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Online dating can be fun and exciting, but it can also be a playground for identity thieves, hackers, and other nasty people ..."

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How online fraud is a growing trend - Forbes

How online fraud is a growing trend - Forbes | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"For online merchants and their customers, the growing threat of online theft is a real concern. With every step retailers take to tighten security and prevent malicious activity, scam artists seem to up their game and outwit them ..."

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The card aiming to end Nigerian fraud

The card aiming to end Nigerian fraud | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Nigerian authorities are trying to tackle identity fraud by rolling out a multi-functional electronic ID card ..."

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Man vs. bot: The online-ad wars - Wall Street Journal

Man vs. bot: The online-ad wars - Wall Street Journal | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Billions of dollars are flowing into online advertising. But marketers also are confronting an uncomfortable reality: rampant fraud ..."

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Counterfeit Food More Widespread Than Suspected

Counterfeit Food More Widespread Than Suspected | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Investigators have uncovered thousands of schemes involving counterfeit or adulterated food, some on an industrial scale and in developed countries..."

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