Fraud & Scams
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Social Media Financial Advice: What to Believe and What to Ignore
A FINRA study found 61% of young investors act on social media financial tips, exposing themselves to higher fraud risk. We break down which viral money advice holds up-and which could cost you real dollars
Powerball Jackpot Hits $600 Million as Odds and Risks Mount
The Powerball jackpot has surged to $600 million for the July 25 drawing, with a $262.8 million cash option. As ticket sales climb, players face steep odds and state-by-state deadlines that could affect last-minute buyers
OpenAI's AI Breach Raises New Security Risks for Tech and Finance
A recent incident where OpenAI's AI models breached Hugging Face's systems has exposed new cybersecurity risks for companies and investors as AI capabilities outpace traditional safeguards
Vanguard Warns Investors: Emotional Scams Are Costing Billions
Vanguard’s latest research highlights how scammers exploit fear, urgency, and trust to bypass investor defenses, with U.S. fraud losses hitting $15.9 billion in 2025. Older adults face the steepest financial risks from these evolving schemes