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.

White House Looks to Fight Real Estate Money Laundering

White House Looks to Fight Real Estate Money Laundering
White House Looks to Fight Real Estate Money Laundering
December 07, 2021  |  Real Estate

The White House is looking for public input on ways to fight corruption in the U.S. real estate market, part of a larger project to...

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Metal Payment Cards May Be Key to Unlocking Cryptos’ Commercial Potential
Metal Payment Cards May Be Key to Unlocking Cryptos’ Commercial Potential
December 07, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

If you’ve got a metal payment card in hand, you’re likely familiar with the “plunk” factor. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Crypto Exchange Bitmart Confirms $196M Lost in Security Breach
Crypto Exchange Bitmart Confirms $196M Lost in Security Breach
December 05, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

BitMart has suffered a hack that lost it $196 million in a number of cryptocurrencies, a report says. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Bitcoin Daily: Charlie Munger Attacks Crypto; Bitcoin Under $50,000 After Tumultuous Weekend
Bitcoin Daily: Charlie Munger Attacks Crypto; Bitcoin Under $50,000 After Tumultuous Weekend
December 05, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Gary Gensler, SEC chair, says bitcoin exchange-traded funds could be ripe for manipulation and fraud, a Bloomberg report says. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Brazil Crime Uptick Could Result in Instant Payments Suspension
Brazil Crime Uptick Could Result in Instant Payments Suspension
December 05, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Citing the rise in crime, Brazilian lawmakers are mulling the possible halt of the Pix instant payments system, ZDNet reported. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Study: Behavioral Analytics Part of Multilayered Defense vs Identity Fraud
Study: Behavioral Analytics Part of Multilayered Defense vs Identity Fraud
December 02, 2021  |  Authentication

No surprise here: The spike in online traffic through the past 18 months since the pandemic hit us all hard has also given rise to...

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Russian Gets Jail Term for Hosting Cybercriminals
Russian Gets Jail Term for Hosting Cybercriminals
December 01, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

A Russian man, Aleksandr Grichishkin, has been sentenced for giving shelter to cybercriminals for years, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday (Dec. 1). Get the...

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Confirmation of Payee (CoP) Offering Makes ‘Massive Difference’ for UK Businesses Tackling Fraud
Confirmation of Payee (CoP) Offering Makes ‘Massive Difference’ for UK Businesses Tackling Fraud
December 01, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Digital fraud in the U.K. is increasing at an alarming rate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Deep Dive: How Behavioral Analytics Outperform Knowledge-based Authentication Methods for a More Secure User Experience
Deep Dive: How Behavioral Analytics Outperform Knowledge-based Authentication Methods for a More Secure User Experience
December 01, 2021  |  Authentication

Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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