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PSCU Adds New Level to Fraud Services Tool
November 28, 2022

Payments credit union service organization (CUSO) PSCU is now offering its enhanced fraud services in two varieties — consulting and monitoring — to enable credit unions to pick the service level that meets their needs.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Calls For Regulation Intensify as UK Crypto Scams Jump 45%
November 23, 2022

From trading at less than a dollar in its first few years of existence to over $60,000 in late 2021, the story of bitcoin’s meteoric rise has often been used by scam artists as bait for inexperienced investors looking to make huge gains in the...

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Impersonation Scams on the Rise Ahead of Holidays Prompting Response From Watchdogs
November 22, 2022

‘Tis the season to be … wary. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree...

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‘Imposter Calls’ Top FTC Complaint List
November 22, 2022

You pick up the phone and hear a recorded message, purporting to be from the IRS. For a moment, you’re worried, but eventually, you think “This seems like a scam.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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NMI, Kount Team on ISV and Merchant Fraud Prevention
November 21, 2022

Payments platform NMI is collaborating with digital identity firm Kount, an Equifax company, to provide independent software vendors, independent sales organizations and merchant partners with enhanced fraud protection.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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FBI Charges Investment Manager in $10M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
November 20, 2022

Federal authorities have charged an Ohio man with taking part in a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme that raised at least $10 million from investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Rising Deposit Fraud Disrupts FinTechs’ Customer Experience and Vibe 
November 18, 2022

Fraud is top of mind in tech — especially in payments — and not just because of the collapse of crypto trading firm FTX. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Fraud Prevention
Is Higher Fraud Risk an Unintended Consequence of Fed’s New Debit Routing Rule?
November 18, 2022

Last month, the Fed said it was officially ending debit network exclusivity across all channels. Beginning in 2023, all debit card issuers must enable merchants to choose at least two unaffiliated payment card networks to process transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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FTC Looks to Stop DK Automation Selling Alleged Fake Business Opportunities
November 16, 2022

Saying they made false claims promising consumers a “passive income,” the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against DK Automation and its owners Kevin David Hulse and David Shawn Arnett.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...