Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
FTC to Issue $152M in Checks to Additional Victims of AMG Services
May 19, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission announced Thursday (May 19) that it will mail 690,000 checks, amounting to over $152 million, to customers who were defrauded by a payday lending fraud scheme run by AMG Services and the company’s owner, Scott Tucker. Get the Full Story Complete...

Cybersecurity
Behavioral Analytics Fights eCommerce Fraud and Friction in Real Time
May 19, 2022

The pandemic has significantly changed consumer behavior and preferences, pushing banks to upgrade their processes to meet these shifting demands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Cybersecurity
Financial Crime Fighter Napier Adds 2 Execs
May 18, 2022

Financial crime compliance technology specialist Napier announced Wednesday (May 18) that it has added two new hires to its growing team in North America. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Fraud Prevention
The Data Point: 68% of B2B Firms in Retail, Manufacturing Unsatisfied With Fraud Solution
May 18, 2022

As goes the online marketplace, so goes fraud. Cybercrooks treat online marketplaces like great fishing spots, ceaselessly testing for vulnerabilities — and often finding them — to exploit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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UK Payment Regulator to Get More Powers to Fight Authorized Push Payment Fraud 
May 18, 2022

The U.K. Payment System Regulator (PSR) is continuing its fight against authorized push payment (APP) fraud. New rules and legislation will provide the regulator with more tools to reduce fraud and to demand compensation from banks.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Fraud Prevention
The Data Point: 92% of Merchants Using Only Third-Party Tech Keep Chargebacks Under 0.5%
May 17, 2022

Fraud detection is constantly improving, but so are the capabilities of fraud rings and hackers, making choice of fraud detection and dispute resolution technology critically important in 2022. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Cybersecurity
Digital Main Street, Mastercard to Help SMBs Fight Cybercrime
May 16, 2022

Digital Main Street and Mastercard will expand their partnership with an eye toward giving more resources to help Canadian businesses fight cybercrime, which has been increasing since the beginning of the pandemic, according to a Mastercard press release Monday (May 16). Get the Full Story...

Fraud Prevention
Report: Merchants Overestimate Their Own Dispute-Resolution Skills
May 16, 2022

The online shopping surge of the past two years heightened the risk of credit card fraud and drove many merchants to invest more heavily in anti-fraud measures. Merchants tend to rely on a mix of proprietary and third-party tools to resolve transaction disputes and clamp...

Cybersecurity
Treasury Dept. Outlines Strategy to Fight Terrorist Funding, Illicit Finance
May 13, 2022

The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued its strategy for fighting illicit financing Friday (May 13), highlighting measures designed to make the financial system more transparent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...