Fraud prevention works best when stakeholders share information and work together to combat the efforts of criminals. The IPA works with its members, law enforcement, and outside companies to help fight fraud in all of its forms. We do this by working with our members and educating consumers and congressional leaders on best practices for fraud prevention.
Comment Letters
The IPA submits comment letters to advocate for the interests of our members. In relation to fraud prevention, these are recent letters:
Internet Crime
Representatives from the FBI joined the IPA to explain how the Bureau uses information from Suspicious Activity Reports and how the Internet Crimes Complaint Center can help companies and their customers respond to cybercrime. After the webinar, the FBI shared the following documents:
Elder Fraud
Fraudsters disproportionately target older adults. Unfortunately, while scams can impact anyone, data shows they have a devastating effect on seniors. They lose more money and are less likely to report it. This IPA and Federal Trade Commission created: "How to Help Older Adults Spot, Avoid, and Report Fraud," which helps you:
- Recognize common scammer tactics
- Empower older adults to protect themselves
- Learn how to report fraud effectively
Past Webinars
As part of IPA's ongoing efforts to mitigate and raise awareness of fraud, the association has hosted a number of webinars, which can be viewed on YouTube:
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Safe Online Shopping
Unfortunately, online shopping opens possibilities for scammers and fraudsters lurking in cyberspace. That doesn't mean, however, you shouldn't shop online. Instead, follow these tips for staying safe as you shop online.
Member-only Fraud Prevention Resources
IPA members also have access to member-only fraud prevention resources; please log in to the members-only section of the website. If you have any questions, contact Ben Jackson.
Consumer Fraud Support
The Innovative Payments Association works with our member companies, not individuals, so we cannot offer individual or specific advice tailored to your specific situation. Thus, we cannot directly help you respond to a scam if you are a victim or have been taken advantage of by a fraudster. However, we can provide general guidance and you identify key publicly available resources that can help you if you are the victim of a scam.