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.

US Seizes $225.3 Million in Cryptocurrency Tied to Investment Fraud Schemes
US Seizes $225.3 Million in Cryptocurrency Tied to Investment Fraud Schemes
June 18, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The Justice Department filed a civil forfeiture complaint Wednesday (June 18) targeting over $225.3 million in cryptocurrency that it said is connected to the theft...

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Tron Prepares to Go Public After US Halts Investigation Into Founder
Tron Prepares to Go Public After US Halts Investigation Into Founder
June 16, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency platform Tron is reportedly preparing to go public in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Banks Fast-Track Merchant Acquiring to Cement Small Business Loyalty
Banks Fast-Track Merchant Acquiring to Cement Small Business Loyalty
June 16, 2025  |  Banking

Across more than 10,000 banks and credit unions in the United States, only a small subset has a direct merchant acquiring strategy. Get the Full...

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Bots Overtake Fraudsters as Digital Identity’s Main Threat, Says Persona CEO
Bots Overtake Fraudsters as Digital Identity’s Main Threat, Says Persona CEO
June 13, 2025  |  Digital Identity

Digital identity has always been a thorny challenge. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Payment Hubs Offer Banks a Path to Avert $98.5 Million in Annual Losses
Payment Hubs Offer Banks a Path to Avert $98.5 Million in Annual Losses
June 13, 2025  |  Banking

In a digitized financial landscape, traditional banks are facing an imperative to transform their payment infrastructures, driven by customer expectations and competition from digital-first challengers....

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Nacha Updates Resources to Help Financial Institutions Protect Seniors From Fraud
Nacha Updates Resources to Help Financial Institutions Protect Seniors From Fraud
June 12, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

Nacha’s Payments Innovation Alliance has updated two of the tools it offers to help financial institutions protect older Americans from financial fraud. Get the Full Story...

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Worldpay and Visa Team to Help Merchants Combat Fraud
Worldpay and Visa Team to Help Merchants Combat Fraud
June 11, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

Worldpay is expanding its partnership with Visa to enhance that company’s 3D Secure solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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80% of Firms Targeted by Payment Fraud as Traditional Defenses Lag
80% of Firms Targeted by Payment Fraud as Traditional Defenses Lag
June 11, 2025  |  B2B Payments

Businesses wrestling with sluggish cash flow and escalating fraud are increasingly looking to digital payment solutions, according to a recent PYMNTS Intelligence report highlighting the...

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Retail Brands Risk Losing Billions When Checkout Processes Fall Short
Retail Brands Risk Losing Billions When Checkout Processes Fall Short
June 11, 2025  |  eCommerce

Global eCommerce players focus on user experience, brand loyalty and speed, but they often overlook payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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