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.

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

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  |  Security & Fraud

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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Security Experts Brace for Potential Iranian Cyberattacks on Infrastructure
Security Experts Brace for Potential Iranian Cyberattacks on Infrastructure
March 04, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

Critical infrastructure such as financial services, energy and healthcare is most likely to be targeted by Iranian cyberattacks, CSO reported Wednesday (March 4). Get the...

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Treasury Teams Demand Proof Before Going Real Time
Treasury Teams Demand Proof Before Going Real Time
March 04, 2026  |  Real-Time Payments

Consumers are embracing instant payments, which offer them speed, security and peace of mind that their money is exactly where it needs to be, when...

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AI-Generated Damage Claims Trigger Retail Crackdown on Return Fraud
AI-Generated Damage Claims Trigger Retail Crackdown on Return Fraud
March 03, 2026  |  Retail

Retailers are facing a new and more sophisticated form of return fraud, one in which artificial intelligence is being used against them. Shoppers are submitting...

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OpenClaw Patch Prevents Malicious Websites From Hijacking AI Agents
OpenClaw Patch Prevents Malicious Websites From Hijacking AI Agents
March 02, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

OpenClaw, an open-source artificial intelligence agent designed for developers, had a vulnerability chain that allowed websites to take control of a developer’s agent with no...

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Mastercard: Small Business Growth Hinges on Using Tech Better, Not Chasing Trends
Mastercard: Small Business Growth Hinges on Using Tech Better, Not Chasing Trends
February 27, 2026  |  SMBs

Watch more: What’s Next In Payments With Mastercard’s Mark Barnett Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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