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.

Mastercard Says AI vs AI Will Be Fraud Prevention’s Future

Mastercard Says AI vs AI Will Be Fraud Prevention’s Future
Mastercard Says AI vs AI Will Be Fraud Prevention’s Future
March 09, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

Mastercard says artificial intelligence (AI) is contributing to “unprecedented” levels of fraud and cybercrime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Trump Wants Justice Dept. to Prioritize Cybercrime Cases
Trump Wants Justice Dept. to Prioritize Cybercrime Cases
March 08, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

President Donald Trump wants his administration to combat “predatory” schemes targeting American consumers and businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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March Madness 2026: AI and Prediction Markets Replace the Office Pool
March Madness 2026: AI and Prediction Markets Replace the Office Pool
March 07, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

If March Madness is America’s annual reminder that probability is a prankster, the Final Four is when the prank starts charging subscription fees. Get the...

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OpenAI Challenges Security Giants With New AI Agent
OpenAI Challenges Security Giants With New AI Agent
March 06, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI introduced an application security agent designed to build deep context about the user’s project to identify complex vulnerabilities and minimize false positives. Get the...

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Growing Fraud Risks Complicate Banks’ Push Toward Instant Payments
Growing Fraud Risks Complicate Banks’ Push Toward Instant Payments
March 06, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

A growing body of evidence suggests that businesses may be looking in the wrong place for payment fraud risk. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Bankers Tell Lawmakers Fraud Is Growing Faster Than Defenses
Bankers Tell Lawmakers Fraud Is Growing Faster Than Defenses
March 05, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

Bank executives appearing before a House Financial Services subcommittee Thursday (March 5) delivered a blunt message. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Global Stablecoin Boom Draws Regulators Into the Fight Against Fraud
Global Stablecoin Boom Draws Regulators Into the Fight Against Fraud
March 05, 2026  |  Blockchain

When stablecoin skeptics press the industry on what, exactly, are the benefits of the digital dollars, cross-border payments are typically one of the first answers....

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68% of Banks Turn to AI as Fraud Outpaces Rule-Based Systems
68% of Banks Turn to AI as Fraud Outpaces Rule-Based Systems
March 05, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

Unauthorized-party fraud has reclaimed center stage, reversing last year’s pattern and reshaping how banks think about risk. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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