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.

Who’s a Friend and Who’s a Fraudster?

Who’s a Friend and Who’s a Fraudster?
Who’s a Friend and Who’s a Fraudster?
November 05, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

We’ve got more ways to communicate than ever, and when people get chatty, talk often turns to stuff we want to buy. In some cases,...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Confronting the Challenge of B2B Payments Fraud
PYMNTS Intelligence: Confronting the Challenge of B2B Payments Fraud
November 04, 2022  |  B2B Payments

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Finding the Utility in Authentication Friction
Finding the Utility in Authentication Friction
November 04, 2022  |  Digital Identity

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One-Third of Cybercrime Losses Stem From Compromised Business Email
One-Third of Cybercrime Losses Stem From Compromised Business Email
November 03, 2022  |  B2B Payments

When criminals impersonate company executives or business partners to deceive employees into diverting funds their way, that’s business email compromise (BEC). Get the Full Story...

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Privacy-Enhancing Technologies Promote Greater EU Inter-Bank Collaboration in Fighting Fraud
Privacy-Enhancing Technologies Promote Greater EU Inter-Bank Collaboration in Fighting Fraud
November 03, 2022  |  Fraud Prevention

Banks are not the police. And yet, for many crimes, financial institutions (FIs) are often on the front lines when it comes to preventing and...

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East-West Commerce Gets Biometrics Boost and Automated Compliance
East-West Commerce Gets Biometrics Boost and Automated Compliance
November 02, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

The promise of cross-border commerce is always the opportunity to tap into new markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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FinCEN Says Ransomware Attacks Reported by FIs Leapt 108% in 2021
FinCEN Says Ransomware Attacks Reported by FIs Leapt 108% in 2021
November 01, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The number of ransomware attacks reported by financial institutions (FIs) and occurring in 2021 was double the number that occurred during the previous year. Get...

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Automating Digital Identity Boosts Business Satisfaction With Fraud Tools
Automating Digital Identity Boosts Business Satisfaction With Fraud Tools
November 01, 2022  |  B2B Payments

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Sen Warren Urges CFPB to Develop Stronger Rules for P2P Payments
Sen Warren Urges CFPB to Develop Stronger Rules for P2P Payments
October 28, 2022  |  Bank Regulation

Three weeks after releasing a report focused on frauds and scams on Zelle, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren has sent a letter to the Consumer Financial...

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