Dossier
rewards programs
Coverage of rewards programs in the Nexus archive.
- The hidden cost of your points
Credit card swipe fees reached a record $198 billion in 2025, sparking a debate about who ultimately covers the costs of rewards programs.
- Taylor Swift deepfakes are pushing scams on TikTok
Scammers are using AI-generated videos of Taylor Swift and Rihanna on TikTok to promote scams offering rewards programs, which redirect users to third-party services requesting personal information. The manipulated content, often appearing as celebrity interviews, is flagged by authentication company Copyleaks, with The Verge reporting the findings.