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Cyber bank fraud is on the rise. Here are some important ways to protect yourself.
In a world where economic sanctions make trade in US dollars almost impossible, gold has offered a way to evade these restrictions.
It’s a complicated and growing grey area of the law.
Losses have surged, and change is needed to better protect Australians into the future.
Maple syrup can often be adulterated with other syrups. A technique that uses fluorescence to indicate the presence of other compounds is an easy and quick method to determine quality.
In a world of increasingly convincing AI-generated text, photos and videos, it’s more important than ever to be able to distinguish authentic media from fakes and imitations. The challenge is how.
A new proposal aims to prevent SMS scams by introducing a national SMS sender ID registry.
Hoax websites are becoming more popular with fraudsters. So it’s more important than ever to protect yourself.
One of the biggest headlines in the gaming community last week involved a deepfake porn scandal. Such material is one example of how generative AI can cause immense harm.
We can all learn from high-profile frauds that have reeled in experts and celebrities alike, such as FTX and Theranos.
When a fake charity is uncovered, headlines abound with details of the fraud, while donors are eager to make sure they weren’t one of the victims of the scheme.
A new analysis of this type of fraud shows it’s a growing problem that almost half of Americans consider an ‘acceptable’ crime.
Contrary to popular belief, boards of directors are not the ones who establish whistleblowing procedures. Instead, boards depend on their management teams to implement them.
About 9% of homeowner property claims nationwide are filed in Florida, yet 79% of lawsuits related to property claims are filed there.
What is real estate actually worth? It depends a lot on who you ask and what method they use to work it out.
New York’s lawsuit against Trump could mean he and three of his kids are prevented from operating a business again in the state – but the IRS will determine whether federal tax crimes also took place.
While the overwhelming majority of charities are legitimate, looking into a charity before supporting it can help you avoid supporting scams and make better-informed decisions.
As businesses establish themselves in the metaverse, the amount of financial transactions there will increase. This will come with previously unknown risks.
People assume event organizers have their best interests at heart, but just like many businesses, organizers often operate on a tight budget and sometimes corners get cut creating disastrous results.
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Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching) Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor, Research Centre for Business in Society, Coventry University
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Associate Professor of Accounting, University of Dayton
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Associate professor, Département des sciences comptables, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
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Professor of Sociology (Criminology, Victimology and Security Studies), University of Ibadan
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Professor of Security and Fraud, University of Portsmouth
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Professor of Computer Science, Institut de Recherche en Informatique de Toulouse
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Associate Professor of Business, Boston University
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