<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Flggd - v1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flggd - Scam Intel]]></description><link>https://www.flggd.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:10:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.flggd.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing Flggd SafeLine: Scam Prevention Built for Financial Institutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[We started Flggd with a single belief: that scam prevention should happen before the money moves, not after the damage is done. Today, we're bringing that mission directly to the institutions best positioned to act on it — banks, building societies, credit unions, and fintechs. Why Financial Institutions? When a customer calls their bank in a panic after sending £3,000 to a fraudster pretending to be HMRC, the bank can try to recover the funds — but in most Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud...]]></description><link>https://www.flggd.com/post/introducing-flggd-safeline-scam-prevention-built-for-financial-institutions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a296b7288b62ea46641bc4a</guid><category><![CDATA[Product Updates]]></category><category><![CDATA[Product Knowledge]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:48:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_024d88fe90394b0b91fc03a468114df5~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ceilidh Immelman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is a Brushing Scam? Why That Free Package Isn’t a Gift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine opening your front door to find a package you never ordered. A gadget, a beauty product, maybe even something cheap and odd like a pair of socks. It feels like a mistake, or maybe a lucky freebie. But in reality, you may have just been caught up in a brushing scam. Brushing scams are an illegal tactic used by shady third-party sellers on e-commerce platforms. They send unsolicited merchandise to real people, then post fake “verified buyer” reviews in those people’s names. The scam...]]></description><link>https://www.flggd.com/post/what-is-a-brushing-scam-why-that-free-package-isn-t-a-gift</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a296b7288b62ea46641bc4c</guid><category><![CDATA[Scam Awareness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Consumer Protection Tips]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:21:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f7938_ee602ec525474cc2b824ea50d31643f3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ceilidh Immelman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding the Psychological Tactics Behind Social Engineering Scams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Even the Smartest Fall Prey.   Scams are no longer just about shady emails or fake websites; they’re sophisticated psychological traps that exploit the very wiring of our brains. Social engineering scams, from phishing emails to impersonation calls, don’t rely on breaking through firewalls or cracking codes. Instead, they target the human element, manipulating emotions, biases, and social instincts to trick even the sharpest minds. Why do these scams work so well? How do they bypass logic...]]></description><link>https://www.flggd.com/post/the-psychology-of-social-engineering-scams</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a296b7288b62ea46641bc4e</guid><category><![CDATA[Scam Awareness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Consumer Protection Tips]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:36:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f7938_203cc877340341ddbe93e12124cce5d5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_603,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ceilidh Immelman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Flggd Adapts and Grows Through User Engagement and Feedback]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Importance of Your Role in Outsmarting Scammers.   Imagine a world where scams are intercepted before they ever reach your inbox, phone, or social media. This is the vision behind a citizen-powered platform that's transforming scam detection. Unlike traditional tools that depend on static filters or outdated databases, Flggd leverages the collective strength of its users. Each suspicious message, email, or screenshot you share enhances Flggd's ability to protect you, your loved ones, and...]]></description><link>https://www.flggd.com/post/how-flggd-gets-smarter-with-every-submission</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a296b7288b62ea46641bc4d</guid><category><![CDATA[Product Knowledge]]></category><category><![CDATA[Consumer Protection Tips]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:37:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f7938_82a1f5b5c8bd4c8b9d1e8b85ed8fca96~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_851,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ceilidh Immelman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Scammers Scam and where they are]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unraveling the Motives and Methods Behind Digital Deception.   Scams are a growing threat in our digital world, costing billions and leaving victims emotionally and financially scarred. But why do scammers scam? Who are they, and how do they operate? For those unfamiliar with this shadowy world, understanding the motives, techniques, and global reach of scammers can help you stay vigilant. This article explores the research-backed reasons behind scamming, how it’s done, the role of...]]></description><link>https://www.flggd.com/post/why-scammers-scam-and-where-they-are</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a296b7288b62ea46641bc4b</guid><category><![CDATA[Scam Awareness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Industry Insights]]></category><category><![CDATA[Consumer Protection Tips]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f7938_ca5a065ce1b04856949309cf40b231ba~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_768,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ceilidh Immelman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the World Needs Flggd, as We See It]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vision, Mission, and Moral Imperative to Stop Scams Before They Start.   Every era faces a defining threat. In ours, it’s not just war, climate collapse, or pandemics; it’s deception. Sophisticated, AI-accelerated, omnipresent deception. Scams are no longer rare nuisances; they’re a new form of psychological warfare, and they’re winning. was born because the world wasn’t ready; but we refuse to let it stay that way. A Crisis of Trust in a Connected World In 2024, global scam losses...]]></description><link>https://www.flggd.com/post/why-the-world-needs-flggd-as-we-see-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a296b7288b62ea46641bc4f</guid><category><![CDATA[Product Updates]]></category><category><![CDATA[Product Knowledge]]></category><category><![CDATA[Industry Insights]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f7938_645401158dac415d9e1434fa803dbde5~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ceilidh Immelman</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>