Topic
Scams
180 published works
The Platform Law Blog
Meta, Scam Ads and the Shrinking Scope of the Hosting Exemption under Article 6 DSA
1. Introduction A shocking figure surfaced last year: according to internal documents unearthed by Reuters, Meta projected that 10% of its annual revenue, roughly $16 billion, came from running advertising…
Consumer Protection Insights
FTC Asks Whether Platform Ad Tools Fuel Impersonation Scams
By Timothy A. Butler, Matthew White, Cody B. Davis
The FTC has issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking examining whether digital platforms should bear greater responsibility for preventing ads that impersonate businesses or government agencies.
Investigation Counsel
Toronto Woman Says She Lost $96,000 in Alleged Psychic Scam
A Toronto woman says she gave her entire life savings to a psychic who claimed she needed to pay to remove harmful spirits. The woman, identified by her middle name,…
Bright Law Blog
AFCA scam-related complaints rules
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has released a consultation paper on proposed changes to its Scheme Rules to enable it to consider scam-related complaints under the Scams Prevention Framework…
Consumer Finance Monitor
Today’s podcast episode: White House Executive Order on Scams and Fraud Takes Center Stage
Today, we released a new episode of the award-winning Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast examining one of the most significant recent federal developments in the fight against scams and fraud: Executive…
Investigation Counsel
Canadian Woman Loses $6K in Airline Customer Support Scam
A North Vancouver woman lost $6,000 after scammers impersonated airline customer support accounts on social media while her family was urgently trying to deal with a cancelled flight. The scam…
Bright Law Blog
AFCA jurisdiction for bank scam complaints expanded
AFCA has announced its jurisdiction for scam-related bank complaints has expanded. The change allows AFCA to look at the investigation of scam-related complaints involving receiving banks and unauthorised opening of…
Investigation Counsel
Eastern Ontario’s Hundreds of Crypto ATMs Tied to Rising Fraud Concerns, OPP Warns
Police in eastern Ontario say the growing number of cryptocurrency ATMs is becoming an increasingly common feature in fraud cases, as victims are persuaded to convert money into crypto and…
Investigation Counsel
Fraud Prevention Month Highlights Rising Scam Losses as Canadians Report More Than $704 Million Lost in 2025
Federal agencies are warning Canadians to remain alert to scams as newly released data shows reported fraud losses exceeded $704 million in 2025. As part of the 22nd annual Fraud…
Investigation Counsel
Rising Number of Scams Now Use AI, Toronto Police Warn
Toronto police are warning that scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to make fraud attempts more targeted and believable. Investigators say AI is helping criminals gather personal information quickly, tailor…