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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...

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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....

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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 —...

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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...

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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...

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Security, Seamless Payments Tradeoff Drives Demand for KYB
May 13, 2022

With more work being done and services being provided via the cloud, identity has become increasingly important.  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...

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Mining Capital Coin CEO Indicted in $62M Crypto Fraud Scheme
May 06, 2022

Mining Capital Coin CEO and founder Luiz Capuci Jr. was indicted for allegedly masterminding a $62 million global investment fraud scheme through his purported cryptocurrency mining and investment platform, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday (May 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Big Data, Machine Learning Battle Online Payments Fraud as Criminals Target BNPL
May 05, 2022

Most consumers don’t think about eCommerce 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 our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree...

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Stripe Offers Businesses Customer-Account Verification Tools
May 04, 2022

Stripe, the financial infrastructure platform, will help businesses set up direct connections with customers’ bank accounts, a press release says, letting them set up various financial processes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...