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.

OpenClaw Patch Prevents Malicious Websites From Hijacking AI Agents
OpenClaw Patch Prevents Malicious Websites From Hijacking AI Agents
March 02, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

OpenClaw, an open-source artificial intelligence agent designed for developers, had a vulnerability chain that allowed websites to take control of a developer’s agent with no...

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Mastercard: Small Business Growth Hinges on Using Tech Better, Not Chasing Trends
Mastercard: Small Business Growth Hinges on Using Tech Better, Not Chasing Trends
February 27, 2026  |  SMBs

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Meta Sues Advertisers Over Alleged Celebrity Impersonation Scams
Meta Sues Advertisers Over Alleged Celebrity Impersonation Scams
February 26, 2026  |  Legal

Meta is suing advertisers who have allegedly impersonated celebrities to defraud consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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The Clearing House: Trust Is the Gatekeeper for What’s Next in Payments
The Clearing House: Trust Is the Gatekeeper for What’s Next in Payments
February 24, 2026  |  Payments Innovation

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Experian Acquires AtData to Strengthen Identity Capabilities
Experian Acquires AtData to Strengthen Identity Capabilities
February 23, 2026  |  Acquisitions

Experian acquired AtData, a data and intelligence company employing “email insights technology,” according to a Monday (Feb. 23) news release. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Agentic Agents Confront and Combat Fraud as Scams Accelerate
Agentic Agents Confront and Combat Fraud as Scams Accelerate
February 23, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

A consumer receives a text message that appears to come from her bank. The tone is urgent. The link opens a convincing login page. Credentials...

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Open-Loop Systems Help Modernize Transit Payments
Open-Loop Systems Help Modernize Transit Payments
February 23, 2026  |  Transportation

Transit systems around the world are moving away from cash and paper tickets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Discover Network Shows How Sharing Data Can Turn the Tide on Fraud
Discover Network Shows How Sharing Data Can Turn the Tide on Fraud
February 20, 2026  |  Security & Fraud

Fraud is no longer a marginal cost of doing business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Experience Economy Pushes Payments to $20B Super Bowl Test
Experience Economy Pushes Payments to $20B Super Bowl Test
February 18, 2026  |  Digital Payments

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