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Security & Fraud
FinCEN Highlights Ways Financial Institutions Can Combat Relationship Investment Scams
February 26, 2025

Financial institutions should watch for suspicious activity that may indicate relationship investment scams and should use specific Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing instructions and key terms to help law enforcement detect these scams, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) said in a Wednesday (Feb. 26)...

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UK Fraud Reimbursement Platform Sees Slow Adoption by Financial Institutions
February 25, 2025

Banks and payment companies have been slow to adopt a new platform in the U.K. that is meant to streamline the reimbursement of consumers who have fallen victim to online fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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SEC Replaces Crypto Unit With Team to Probe ‘Cyber-Related Misconduct’
February 20, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission has created a unit to protect retail investors against 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,...

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DOJ Bars 10 Individuals and Businesses From Making Unauthorized Debits
February 18, 2025

The Department of Justice said Tuesday (Feb. 18) that a district court in Miami permanently barred 10 individuals and entities from making unauthorized debits to the bank accounts of consumers and small businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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FIs Take Biometrics Approach to Battling Account Takeovers
February 13, 2025

Account takeovers are among the most insidious threats to banks and consumers. 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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New Report Examines the Slick New Face of Digital Fraud
February 10, 2025

Scammers aren’t just throwing darts at a board anymore — they’re getting personal. 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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UK’s FCA Urges Social Media to Prevent Illegal Financial Promotions
February 07, 2025

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority is urging social media platforms to do more to prevent illegal financial promotions. 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...

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AI and Real-Time Monitoring Staff the New Front Line Against Disputes and Chargebacks
February 04, 2025

The digital shift that started during the pandemic sent consumers toward social media platforms for online shopping, which are considered card-not-present transactions. It continues today. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Think Fraud Prevention Should Be Frictionless? How About Effortless?
January 31, 2025

The payments industry has long been chasing the ideal of a frictionless experience. The problem? Achieving that is close to impossible when security is also a priority. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...