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.

85% of Merchants Say Fraud Tools Must Reduce Checkout Friction

85% of Merchants Say Fraud Tools Must Reduce Checkout Friction
85% of Merchants Say Fraud Tools Must Reduce Checkout Friction
March 24, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

Merchants fighting fraud increasingly face a strategic challenge that extends beyond blocking criminals. The real task is protecting revenue while keeping checkout smooth for legitimate...

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53% of Scam Victims Recover Money When They Tell Their Bank
53% of Scam Victims Recover Money When They Tell Their Bank
March 23, 2026  |  Security & Fraud

A scam often works because the payment happens before the victim has time to think. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Trulioo Says Always-On Identity Checks Needed to Stop Fraud
Trulioo Says Always-On Identity Checks Needed to Stop Fraud
March 20, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

Know your customer (KYC) and know your business (KYB) remain the first formal barrier between legitimate commerce and organized fraud, yet their durability depends on...

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Fraud Gets Cheaper, Merchants Push Back
Fraud Gets Cheaper, Merchants Push Back
March 20, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

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IRS Warns of Most Dangerous 2026 Tax Scams Targeting SMBs
IRS Warns of Most Dangerous 2026 Tax Scams Targeting SMBs
March 17, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

The “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams released by the IRS this year reads less like a seasonal advisory and more like a snapshot of...

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Veriff Warns Deepfakes Are Distracting Firms From the Real Identity Problem
Veriff Warns Deepfakes Are Distracting Firms From the Real Identity Problem
March 16, 2026  |  Authentication

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Fake Worker Scams Swamp Remote Hires
Fake Worker Scams Swamp Remote Hires
March 15, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

AI-powered “fake worker” scams are reportedly spreading from the U.S. to Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Fraud Defense Moves From the Back Office to the Codebase
Fraud Defense Moves From the Back Office to the Codebase
March 13, 2026  |  Security & Fraud

The evolution of digital payments has often followed a predictable pattern. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Commerzbank Taps Hawk to Fight Money Laundering With AI
Commerzbank Taps Hawk to Fight Money Laundering With AI
March 11, 2026  |  AML

Germany’s Commerzbank launched a partnership with anti-fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) technology firm Hawk. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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