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.

Finding the Utility in Authentication Friction

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  |  Cybersecurity

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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Indian Minister Reports Rising Use of Crypto in Drug Smuggling
Indian Minister Reports Rising Use of Crypto in Drug Smuggling
October 27, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Those responsible for drug smuggling and terrorism in India are increasingly making use of the darknet and cryptocurrencies, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah reportedly said....

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