Fraud Prevention

Preventing fraud can include keeping your personal items and information safe, and safely navigating the internet. Keeping personal information secure is one of our most important responsibilities, and is the act of stopping various types of internet fraud. Due to the many different ways of committing fraud over the Internet, such as stolen.
IRS Warns of Most Dangerous 2026 Tax Scams Targeting SMBs
Fraud Prevention
IRS Warns of Most Dangerous 2026 Tax Scams Targeting SMBs
March 17, 2026

The “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams released by the IRS this year reads less like a seasonal advisory and more like a snapshot of a rapidly professionalizing fraud economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Visa Sees Check Fraud Spilling Into Faster Payment Scams
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Visa Sees Check Fraud Spilling Into Faster Payment Scams
March 16, 2026

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Fake Normal Is Becoming the New Fraud Threat
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Fake Normal Is Becoming the New Fraud Threat
March 16, 2026

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Meta Taps AI to Combat Fraud Across WhatsApp and Facebook
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Meta Taps AI to Combat Fraud Across WhatsApp and Facebook
March 11, 2026

Meta has launched new artificial intelligence-powered anti-scam tools for its platforms WhatsApp, Facebook and Messenger. 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,...

47% of Merchants Report False Declines Cost Them Sales
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47% of Merchants Report False Declines Cost Them Sales
March 11, 2026

Fraud prevention is no longer about stopping a single bad transaction. It is about managing risk across an entire payment journey without driving away legitimate customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Mastercard Says AI vs AI Will Be Fraud Prevention’s Future
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Mastercard Says AI vs AI Will Be Fraud Prevention’s Future
March 09, 2026

Mastercard says artificial intelligence (AI) is contributing to “unprecedented” levels of fraud and cybercrime. 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....

Trump Wants Justice Dept. to Prioritize Cybercrime Cases
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Trump Wants Justice Dept. to Prioritize Cybercrime Cases
March 08, 2026

President Donald Trump wants his administration to combat “predatory” schemes targeting American consumers and businesses. 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,...

68% of Banks Turn to AI as Fraud Outpaces Rule-Based Systems
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68% of Banks Turn to AI as Fraud Outpaces Rule-Based Systems
March 05, 2026

Unauthorized-party fraud has reclaimed center stage, reversing last year’s pattern and reshaping how banks think about risk. 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...

Stars Align for Passkeys but Will Adoption Follow?
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Stars Align for Passkeys but Will Adoption Follow?
February 26, 2026

A merchant’s returning customer attempts to complete a $1,800 luxury purchase on a mobile device, mistypes a password twice, triggers a reset email and leaves before the link arrives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...