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.

Money Laundering Crimes Surge Along With DOJ Arrests as 7 Plead Guilty
Money Laundering Crimes Surge Along With DOJ Arrests as 7 Plead Guilty
March 30, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Over $2 trillion in illegally gained funds are reprocessed in the global economy as being legit despite the best efforts of financial institutions, new legislation...

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Hackers Use Fake Emergency Data Requests to Get Customer Info
Hackers Use Fake Emergency Data Requests to Get Customer Info
March 30, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers are using email accounts and websites associated with police departments and other government agencies to send unauthorized demands for healthcare patient data, saying the...

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Fake Social Profiles Blur Line Between Scamming, Legitimate Marketing
Fake Social Profiles Blur Line Between Scamming, Legitimate Marketing
March 30, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

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FinCEN Data Shows Increase in Identity-Related Filings, Stressing Importance of KYC Programs
FinCEN Data Shows Increase in Identity-Related Filings, Stressing Importance of KYC Programs
March 30, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published Monday (March 28) its Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) data for 2021. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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In Bid to Raise the Checkout Bar, PayPal Urges Industry to Boost Authorizations
In Bid to Raise the Checkout Bar, PayPal Urges Industry to Boost Authorizations
March 30, 2022  |  Digital Payments

Declines are deadly during this critical phase of eCommerce growth, which is placing authorization optimization and authorization rates at the center of payments planning in...

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California Man Convicted for PPP Fraud, Money Laundering Scheme
California Man Convicted for PPP Fraud, Money Laundering Scheme
March 29, 2022  |  Legal

A California man has been convicted by a federal jury of submitting fraudulent applications for funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and money laundering,...

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PYMNTS Metaverse Series: The Scammers Are Coming, as VR Brings Phishers 3D Lures
PYMNTS Metaverse Series: The Scammers Are Coming, as VR Brings Phishers 3D Lures
March 29, 2022  |  Metaverse

On the web, you need to be careful of phishing emails claiming to be from your boss, telling you to check out the information on...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: How Robust Identity Authentication Can Help FinTechs Meet Growing Cybersecurity Challenges
PYMNTS Intelligence: How Robust Identity Authentication Can Help FinTechs Meet Growing Cybersecurity Challenges
March 29, 2022  |  Authentication

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Healthcare Hacks Fell for Third Straight Month, US Health Department Reports
Healthcare Hacks Fell for Third Straight Month, US Health Department Reports
March 28, 2022  |  Healthcare

Are healthcare sector investments in cybersecurity paying off? It’s looking that way. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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