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Security & Fraud
Security Summit Alerts Tax Professionals to Growing Threat of Identity Theft
July 24, 2024

The Security Summit has issued a stern warning to tax professionals, urging them to heighten their awareness of indicators of identity theft as part of the ongoing “Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself,” initiative. The IRS and its coalition of partners emphasized the shifting strategies of...

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Mastercard Doubles Fraud Detection Rate With Generative AI
July 24, 2024

Mastercard has unveiled a new approach to identify compromised payment cards, leveraging a combination of generative artificial intelligence and graph technology. The company reports that this method has doubled its detection rate for compromised cards before they can be used fraudulently. Get the Full Story...

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Report: Revolut Leads UK Scam Complaints Amid APP Fraud Surge
July 21, 2024

Revolut has reportedly denied thousands of British customers reimbursement requests after they were defrauded. 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...

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Intellicheck CEO: Fraudsters Using AT&T’s Call Log Breach to Build Consumer Profiles
July 19, 2024

The right customer data, in the right hands, can have a transformative impact on businesses. But in the wrong hands, the same sensitive information can be leveraged by bad actors and cybercriminals with catastrophic and increasingly costly outcomes. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Pindrop Raises $100 Million in Battle Against Deepfake Calls
July 17, 2024

Voice authentication and security firm Pindrop has raised $100 million in debt financing. 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....

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Exclusive: Banks Explore Shared Data to Enhance Scam Detection Capabilities
July 17, 2024

As online scams and financial crimes continue to surge at the halfway point of 2024, banks and payment companies are ramping up efforts to protect consumers and their own bottom lines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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IRS Warns Tax Pros of ‘Barrage’ of Phishing Scams
July 16, 2024

The IRS is warning tax professionals of a rise in scams designed to steal taxpayer information. 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...

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US Agencies Warn Financial Institutions About Mexico-Based Timeshare Fraud Schemes
July 16, 2024

Federal agencies are warning financial institutions about timeshare fraud schemes associated with Mexico-based transnational criminal organizations. 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...

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AutoNation: CDK Hack Will Hurt Earnings
July 15, 2024

The impact of the hack on car dealership software firm CDK Global continues to reverberate. 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,...