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.

Blackstone, Atairos Invest In Geolocation Security Firm GeoComply

Blackstone, Atairos Invest In Geolocation Security Firm GeoComply
Blackstone, Atairos Invest In Geolocation Security Firm GeoComply
March 25, 2021  |  Investments

GeoComply Solutions has received minority investments from funds managed by Blackstone and Atairos, the company’s first institutional investors, according to a Tuesday (March 23) press...

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UK Bank Fraud Cases Nearly Doubled In 2020
UK Bank Fraud Cases Nearly Doubled In 2020
March 25, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Criminals in Great Britain are exploiting people’s COVID-19-related anxiety to carry out an increasing number of online and technology-aided scams. Get the Full Story Complete...

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How Bank-End Augmentations Helped Customers Bank Battle PPP Frustrations
How Bank-End Augmentations Helped Customers Bank Battle PPP Frustrations
March 25, 2021  |  Digital-First Banking

Loans have served as lifelines for SMBs during the pandemic, but accessing these funds often requires navigating legacy onboarding systems and friction-filled fraud-prevention measures. In...

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Deep Dive: How Crypto Exchanges Can Balance Platform Security With Customer Experience
Deep Dive: How Crypto Exchanges Can Balance Platform Security With Customer Experience
March 25, 2021  |  Identity

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Deep Dive: How QSRs Can Leverage Digital ID To Help Combat Mobile Fraud Trends
Deep Dive: How QSRs Can Leverage Digital ID To Help Combat Mobile Fraud Trends
March 25, 2021  |  Mobile Order Ahead

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London Court Will Decide If Class Action Suit Against Mastercard Moves Forward
London Court Will Decide If Class Action Suit Against Mastercard Moves Forward
March 25, 2021  |  Mastercard

A class-action lawsuit against Mastercard for a record £14 billion ($19 billion) will be heard by a specialist London court on Thursday (March 25), which...

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Bitcoin Daily: Consumers Can Buy Teslas With Bitcoin; BIS Manager Says Crypto Needs More Regulation
Bitcoin Daily: Consumers Can Buy Teslas With Bitcoin; BIS Manager Says Crypto Needs More Regulation
March 24, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that it’s now possible to buy Tesla vehicles in the U.S. using bitcoin, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story...

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US Pandemic Scams, Fraud Cost Consumers $382 Million
US Pandemic Scams, Fraud Cost Consumers $382 Million
March 24, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

As COVID-19 stimulus funds continue hitting bank accounts and mailboxes, a new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report is alerting people to beware of pandemic-related scams,...

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Prime Trust On Pursuit Of The ‘Goldilocks’ Seamless And Secure Onboarding Balance
Prime Trust On Pursuit Of The ‘Goldilocks’ Seamless And Secure Onboarding Balance
March 24, 2021  |  Identity

Crypto traders are often eager to quickly set up accounts on exchanges so they can begin transacting before prices shift, but platforms risk fraud if...

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