Fraud Prevention

Fraud Prevention
Brits Say No To Credit, Debit Cards Over Hacking Fears
May 24, 2017

New research shows that more than one in 10 Brits have cancelled a credit or debit card in the past year due to online fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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WannaCry Attacks: Should We WannaRegulate Cyber Security?
May 22, 2017

Following the recent worldwide ransomware attack, counterterrorism and cybersecurity expert Richard Clarke says the first thing to do is learn from mistakes. Clarke recently spoke with PYMNTS' Karen Webster about what banks and other companies involved in digital commerce can do to avoid the fallout...

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FTC Warns About New Scam That Could Harm Merchants
May 15, 2017

Merchants that accept checks or online payments are being warned about a scam that could cost them time and money. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Cybercriminals Are Buying Tax Info To Cash In On Fraudulent Refunds
April 07, 2017

Tax season is a busy time for cybercriminals, with consumers’ personal data being sold online so thieves can file fraudulent tax returns and cash in on refunds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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How Signifyd Wants To Keep The Right Thing On Retailers’ Plates
March 29, 2017

While retailers of late have worked hard to broaden the range of experiences they offer, there are some things that no reasonable person would expect merchants to do. The general expectation is that retailers will be experts in selling goods — and hopefully experts on...

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Public Warned About Family Emergency Scams During Spring Break
March 24, 2017

College kids will soon be leaving campus for spring break, and that’s a perfect time for “Family Emergency Scams,” according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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UK Police Warn Of New ATM Fraud Threat
March 20, 2017

U.K. police have warned the public about a new fraud threat at the local ATM: tiny cameras drilled into London ATMs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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New Report Finds IT Cybersecurity Shortage Hurting Companies In Fight Against Ransomware
March 09, 2017

A new report from CyberEdge Group, a research and marketing firm serving the cybersecurity industry’s top vendors, has found that ransomware incidents are at an all-time high, with one-third of victims paying the ransom associated with an attack. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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IDology: Fighting The (Good) Fraud Fight
March 07, 2017

Making sure you are who you say you are is the central tenet in transactions, online and off. But in an age where identities have disparate digital attributes, how do you separate the wheat from the chaff from the synthetic persona on the other end...