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February 27, 2023
Consumers Are More Loyal to Merchants That Protect Payments Credentials

It can be too bothersome for consumers to store and regularly update their payment credentials on myriad sites and apps. Reducing friction in shoppers’ online experiences may be the most...


February 27, 2023
FinCEN Warns of Rise in Mail-Related Check Fraud

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is warning banks of a nationwide surge in check fraud. “Criminals have been increasingly targeting the U.S. Mail and United States Postal Service mail...


February 27, 2023
My Data = Your Data? How the EU Data Act...

By Kristina Ehle &  Sana Ashcroft, Morrison Foerster Overview – The Strategy of the European Union for a “Society Empowered by Data” The efficient processing and sharing of data whether...


February 27, 2023
TD Bank and HBSC Make ‘Monumental’ Settlement in $7B Ponzi...

A group of banks have agreed to settle a lawsuit tied to a $7 billion Ponzi scheme. Among these is TD Bank, which announced in a Monday (Feb. 27) news...


February 27, 2023
PYMNTS Intelligence: CUs Can Do More to Address Members’ Fraud...

As more consumers turn to digital solutions to handle their financial needs, the risk of fraud is increasing — a dynamic of which digital banking users are well aware. According...


February 27, 2023
Bank Mergers Are Systemically Important: A Review of Bank Markets...

I analyze several aspects of recent changes in the banking industry, some of which correspond to the financial crisis in 2008 and the government’s subsequent financial reforms. The banking industry...


February 27, 2023
Why Is It So Hard to Get Rid of Passwords?

A multifaceted approach to digital identity can shore up eCommerce defenses against risk and fraudsters. And that multifaceted approach, Prove Chief Security Officer and Chief Information Officer Amanda Fennell told...


February 27, 2023
NatWest Rooster Money CEO on Making Money ‘Tangible’ for Cash-Free...

Making financial decisions is part of everyday life, and that means being financially literate is not just a nice to have, but a core life skill for any individual. And...


February 26, 2023
LinkedIn Struck by Recruitment Scam Wave Following Tech Layoffs

LinkedIn has reportedly seen a rash of scams targeting remote workers and jobless tech employees. People seeking jobs on the networking site are instead being cheated out of money as...


Digital Fraud
Report: Merchants Fight Data Breaches, Payments Fraud with Employee Education, Cybersecurity Insurance Merchants are all too aware of the risks of fraud and data breaches as more business goes online. In the “Digital Fraud Tracker®,” done in collaboration with and supported by PayPal, Corvus Insurance’s Jason Rebholz explains why businesses must emphasize employee education and require partners to obtain cybersecurity insurance to make sure they’re protected and able to bounce back.
The Role of Fraud Screening in Minimizing Failed Payments

Most eCommerce merchants miss a crucial piece of the security puzzle: Just 33% use screening mechanisms that can identify potential fraud as the cause of failed payments. PYMNTS Intelligence’s latest study, “The Role of Fraud Screening in Minimizing Failed Payments,” a collaboration with Nuvei, draws on insights from 300 executives about the efficacy of eCommerce screening mechanisms.