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Security & Fraud
Fraud Expert Claims Four Key Pillars of Risk Threaten Consumer and Merchant Circle of Trust
December 17, 2024

Trust is a balancing act as companies, banks and merchants collaborate to make everyday financial life and commerce a reality. 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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Rhode Island Urges Residents to Protect Personal Information Amid Data Breach
December 16, 2024

Rhode Island is urging the state’s residents to protect their personal information amid a data breach of RIBridges, a system that handles many of the state’s social services programs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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FTC Warns of ‘Massive Jump’ in Online Job Scams
December 12, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers about a “massive jump” in a form of online job scams called “task scams.” 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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Featurespace Receives US Patent for AI-Powered Fraud Detection Technology
December 11, 2024

Featurespace was granted a U.S. patent for its adaptive behavioral analytics technology. 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...

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Newly Flush With Capital, Challenger Banks Face New Challenges
December 10, 2024

A wave of funding rounds over the past several months is giving challenger banks fresh financial firepower to position themselves as alternatives to traditional banks, mainstays of financial services that have been around for decades — even centuries. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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How Data-Sharing Consortium Approaches Are Beating Back Bank Fraud
December 10, 2024

When it comes to fraud prevention, sharing is caring for financial institutions. 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...

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Scam-Related Fraud Jumped 56% in 2024, Surpassing Digital Payment Crimes
December 10, 2024

As digital transactions play a role in the financial landscape, financial institutions invest heavily in fraud prevention tools. 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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FTC Sends $500K to Consumers in Vivint Credit Report Case
December 05, 2024

The FTC is sending almost $500,000 in payments to consumers it says were harmed by Vivint Smart Homes. 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,...

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A Third of Consumers Have Been Victimized by Credit Card Fraud
December 05, 2024

Credit card fraud is a rising concern for American consumers, with nearly 1 in 3 reporting fraudulent charges in the past year. As incidents of fraud increase, so does consumer anxiety, with 37% of individuals expressing heightened worry. Get the Full Story Complete the form...