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Security & Fraud
L.A. Restaurants Struggle With Fraudulent Order Disputes
February 24, 2021

There’s a spate of new ways to dine and dash during the pandemic, with some users resorting to falsely disputing orders through delivery apps to unjustly request refunds, The Los Angeles Times reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Using Security To Create A More Inclusive Payments Ecosystem
February 24, 2021

For all the customization in the digital-first economy, the actual technology that powers it is pretty much “one size fits all” when it comes to validating consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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ID Check: COVID Changes Verification Needs Of Digital-First Economy
February 22, 2021

Almost every industry in every business vertical has been affected by the pandemic. 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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Kroger Reports Data Breach; Customer Data Hacked
February 21, 2021

Kroger has confirmed it was among the companies affected by the data security incident that hit Accellion, according to a press release. An unauthorized person gained access to certain company files. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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IRS Issues Guidance For Pandemic Identify Theft Victims
February 21, 2021

The IRS has recommendations for taxpayers whose identities were stolen by fraudsters claiming unemployment benefits in other peoples’ names during the pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Robinhood Retail Stock Trade Surge Spotlights Need For Digital ID Verification
February 19, 2021

If there’s one trait that most business executives share, it’s a love of predictability. Volatility is an enemy of most banking professionals, but they sure have their share of it these days. And it used to be a sworn enemy of stockbrokers, but the recent...

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DOJ Charges North Korean Hackers With $1.3 Billion Crypto, Cash Theft
February 17, 2021

A national cybersecurity investigation lasting more than two years culminated in charges being levied against alleged hackers from North Korea, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a Wednesday (Feb. 17) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Merchants Aim To Battle Back Chargebacks Amid Digital Commerce Surge
February 16, 2021

One of the more unfortunate consequences of the great digital shift for merchants — particularly small ones — has been a surge in fraud and chargebacks. Chargebacks have always been an issue, but for those merchants that operated primarily via physical stores pre-pandemic, it wasn’t...

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Businesses Face Fraud Risks Within The Enterprise
February 16, 2021

The risk of fraud is often thought of among businesses as an external threat. Some anonymous bad actor on the dark web targets a company and demands a ransomware payment in exchange for freeing up company data, or an unknown attacker pretends to be a...