fraud

Fraud is intentional deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain, or to deprive a victim of a legal right. Fraud can violate civil law, a criminal law, or it may cause no loss of money, property or legal right but still be an element of another civil or criminal wrong.

Google and Entrust Team to Combat Identity Fraud
Google and Entrust Team to Combat Identity Fraud
February 09, 2026  |  Identity

Identity verification company Entrust has launched a security partnership with Google. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Nearly Two-Thirds of Credit Unions Turn to FinTechs to Upgrade Core Products
Nearly Two-Thirds of Credit Unions Turn to FinTechs to Upgrade Core Products
February 06, 2026  |  Credit Unions

Not long ago, FinTechs and credit unions often approached each other from opposite sides of the same market. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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TRM Labs Reaches $1 Billion Valuation in $70 Million Funding Round
TRM Labs Reaches $1 Billion Valuation in $70 Million Funding Round
February 04, 2026  |  Fintech Investments

Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs secured $70 million in a Series C funding round, propelling the company to a $1 billion valuation, according to a...

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Senate Bill Would Require Online Platforms to Prevent Fraudulent Ads
Senate Bill Would Require Online Platforms to Prevent Fraudulent Ads
February 04, 2026  |  Security & Fraud

A bill introduced Wednesday (Feb. 4) in the U.S. Senate would require online platforms to take “reasonable steps” to prevent fraudulent and deceptive ads. Get...

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OpenAI Warns Malicious Links Could Undermine Agentic AI
OpenAI Warns Malicious Links Could Undermine Agentic AI
January 30, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI is elevating a risk that has quietly grown alongside autonomous AI systems: links. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Equifax Launches Machine-Learning Product That Detects First-Party Fraud
Equifax Launches Machine-Learning Product That Detects First-Party Fraud
January 30, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

Equifax has launched a new machine-learning product designed to combat two forms of first-party fraud: loan stacking and credit washing. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Why Fraud Doesn’t Look Like Fraud to a Data Scientist
Why Fraud Doesn’t Look Like Fraud to a Data Scientist
January 30, 2026  |  Security & Fraud

Watch more: Visa Protect Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Sumsub Adds AI Agent Verification to Know Your Agent Framework
Sumsub Adds AI Agent Verification to Know Your Agent Framework
January 29, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Verification and fraud prevention firm Sumsub debuted its AI Agent Verification tool. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Chainalysis Says Crypto Crime Wave Fueled by Chinese Money Laundering
Chainalysis Says Crypto Crime Wave Fueled by Chinese Money Laundering
January 27, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency laundering was an $82 billion problem last year, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday (Jan. 27), citing data from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis. Get the Full...

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