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.

Fake Businesses Emerge as New Front in War on ID Fraud
Fake Businesses Emerge as New Front in War on ID Fraud
February 21, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

As digital commerce and payments grow, fraud grows with it. That’s going to get worse before it gets better as merchants and their payments partners...

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China Warns About Frauds in the Metaverse
China Warns About Frauds in the Metaverse
February 20, 2022  |  Metaverse

The Chinese government has issued a notice against various frauds associated with the metaverse, Coinspeaker reported Friday (Feb. 18). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Parking Operators Trying to Combat QR Code Fraud; Trax, Raistone Partner on Invoice Payment Extensions
Today in the Connected Economy: Parking Operators Trying to Combat QR Code Fraud; Trax, Raistone...
February 18, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Massmart enhances eCommerce offerings in South Africa thanks to a partnership with Mastercard, and Nepal becomes the first country outside...

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US, Brazil, Paraguay Meet to Fight Transnational Organized Crime
US, Brazil, Paraguay Meet to Fight Transnational Organized Crime
February 18, 2022  |  International

Some of the top minds in law enforcement from the U.S., Brazil and Paraguay had a meeting this week to devise tactics to combat the...

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Parking Operators Deploy Digital Tools, Education to Combat QR Code Fraud
Parking Operators Deploy Digital Tools, Education to Combat QR Code Fraud
February 18, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

If you see a brand-new, shiny QR code sticker on an older, weathered sign, you should take a closer look before using it or allowing...

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Peaceful Coexistence: The Need for Speed and the Necessity for Security in Real-Time Payments
Peaceful Coexistence: The Need for Speed and the Necessity for Security in Real-Time Payments
February 18, 2022  |  Fraud Prevention

Consumers always want more speed and expect security to always be top-notch, but traditionally there’s been a trade-off. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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SEC Charges Infinity Q Capital Founder With Valuation Fraud
SEC Charges Infinity Q Capital Founder With Valuation Fraud
February 17, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged James Velissaris, former chief investment officer and founder of Infinity Q Capital Management, with overvaluing assets...

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China’s WeChat, AliExpress Added to US Piracy Market List
China’s WeChat, AliExpress Added to US Piracy Market List
February 17, 2022  |  Mobile Commerce

The U.S. has added WeChat and online market AliExpress to its list of markets infamous for counterfeiting and piracy, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story...

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Credit Suisse Woes Reveal Gaps in Banks’ AML Defenses
Credit Suisse Woes Reveal Gaps in Banks’ AML Defenses
February 17, 2022  |  AML

A recent spate of high-profile money laundering cases involving big banks in Europe has shone a spotlight on just how thieves are making off with...

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