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APP Fraud in Focus as Digital Tools Redefine Prevention Tactics
APP Fraud in Focus as Digital Tools Redefine Prevention Tactics
February 06, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The widespread adoption of person-to-person (P2P) payment apps and services has fueled a surge in credit-push payment volume, a trend that has been further accelerated...

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Discounts for Cash Purchases Jump 66% Since 2015
Discounts for Cash Purchases Jump 66% Since 2015
October 15, 2023  |  Cash

Consumers have increasingly stopped carrying cash. Businesses are trying to get them to start. As The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday (Oct. 15), merchants are now...

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Atlanta Fed: GDP Could Tumble By 43 Pct In Q2
Atlanta Fed: GDP Could Tumble By 43 Pct In Q2
May 15, 2020  |  Economy

Just when the economy can’t take any more bad news, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is predicting the national gross domestic product (GDP) is...

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Cash Is Still On Top For US Consumers
Cash Is Still On Top For US Consumers
March 16, 2018  |  Cash

In the U.S., cash isn’t just sticking around — at $2.3T in overall spend, it remains the most commonly used payment method among consumers. The...

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NEW REPORT: Cash Holds Firm Against Rising Digital Dollar
NEW REPORT: Cash Holds Firm Against Rising Digital Dollar
March 15, 2018  |  Cash

Despite the flurry of new payment options – mobile wallets, wire transfers and credit and debit cards, among others – cash is continuing to sit...

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FTC Warns About New Scam That Could Harm Merchants
FTC Warns About New Scam That Could Harm Merchants
May 15, 2017  |  Fraud Prevention

Merchants that accept checks or online payments are being warned about a scam that could cost them time and money. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...

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