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.

AI-Generated Damage Claims Trigger Retail Crackdown on Return Fraud

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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Meta Sues Advertisers Over Alleged Celebrity Impersonation Scams
Meta Sues Advertisers Over Alleged Celebrity Impersonation Scams
February 26, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

Meta is suing advertisers who have allegedly impersonated celebrities to defraud consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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The Clearing House: Trust Is the Gatekeeper for What’s Next in Payments
The Clearing House: Trust Is the Gatekeeper for What’s Next in Payments
February 24, 2026  |  Payments Innovation

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Experian Acquires AtData to Strengthen Identity Capabilities
Experian Acquires AtData to Strengthen Identity Capabilities
February 23, 2026  |  Partnerships

Experian acquired AtData, a data and intelligence company employing “email insights technology,” according to a Monday (Feb. 23) news release. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Agentic Agents Confront and Combat Fraud as Scams Accelerate
Agentic Agents Confront and Combat Fraud as Scams Accelerate
February 23, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

A consumer receives a text message that appears to come from her bank. The tone is urgent. The link opens a convincing login page. Credentials...

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Open-Loop Systems Help Modernize Transit Payments
Open-Loop Systems Help Modernize Transit Payments
February 23, 2026  |  Transportation

Transit systems around the world are moving away from cash and paper tickets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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