Fraud Attack

Fraud Attack
Visa Stresses Education as Small Businesses Confront Fraud Vulnerabilities
May 02, 2024

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UnitedHealth Group CEO Said Hackers Struck Via Citrix Portal
April 29, 2024

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty will testify Wednesday (May 1) that hackers broke into its Change Healthcare unit’s systems through the Citrix portal. 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...

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Retailers Battle $101 Billion Returns Fraud Plague
March 14, 2024

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Consumer Fraud Loss Tops $10 Billion, Aided by Digital Tools, FTC Says
February 09, 2024

Consumers lost a record $10 billion to fraud in 2023, with digital tools making it easier for scammers to find targets. 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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Fraudsters Cook Up Slicker Recipes as More Transactions Move Online
December 18, 2023

Financial fraud remains a persistent challenge across industries, and its threat is further sharpened by technological complexity and the growing sophistication of bad actors.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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DOJ Cracks Down on Use of ‘Microtransactions’ to Conceal Fraud
December 15, 2023

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a crackdown on fraud networks that steal money from consumer accounts and use fraudulent “microtransactions” to conceal their illicit activities from financial institutions.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Report: ICBC Subsidiary Disconnects From Electronic Settlement Platform Amid Cyberattack
November 10, 2023

The U.S. subsidiary of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) reportedly disconnected itself from an electronic settlement platform for U.S. Treasury securities operated by BNY Mellon after ICBC suffered a ransomware attack, Reuters reported Friday (Nov. 10). In the meantime, BNY Mellon is manually...

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FTC: Cross-Border Fraud Cost Consumers $5.2 Billion 
October 20, 2023

A new report by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shows the extent of the problem of cross-border fraud. 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...

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Metropolitan Commercial Bank to Pay $15 Million Penalty for Fraud Oversight
October 19, 2023

Metropolitan Commercial Bank (MCB) has agreed to pay a penalty of $15 million following an investigation by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...