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.

Fraud-Fighting Tech Keeps Fakers On The Run Through Holidays And After
Fraud-Fighting Tech Keeps Fakers On The Run Through Holidays And After
January 18, 2021  |  Fraud Prevention

People in general are more aware of — and concerned about — fraud as we pass through a second season of COVID, and eCommerce continues...

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Deep Dive: How Digital ID Verification Can Help Firms Streamline The Remote Hiring Process
Deep Dive: How Digital ID Verification Can Help Firms Streamline The Remote Hiring Process
January 18, 2021  |  Authentication

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COVID-19 Scams Target The Business Community
COVID-19 Scams Target The Business Community
January 18, 2021  |  B2B Payments

With a second Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) on the way, small businesses have yet another chance to secure much-needed financial relief. But new concerns are...

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How Decathlon Deployed QR Codes For Seamless And Secure Contactless Payments
How Decathlon Deployed QR Codes For Seamless And Secure Contactless Payments
January 18, 2021  |  Consumer Payments

Despite sky-high demand for contactless payment options, some U.S. consumers have shied away from adopting QR code-based payments due to unfamiliarity and security concerns. In...

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WilsonHCG On Leveraging Video, Digital ID Tools To Ease Remote Hiring
WilsonHCG On Leveraging Video, Digital ID Tools To Ease Remote Hiring
January 15, 2021  |  Authentication

Hiring and vetting job applicants remotely has become par for the course, but not all companies know how to verify job applicants' identities digitally, says...

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Deep Dive: How Online Retailers Kept Fraudsters From Having A Merry Little Christmas
Deep Dive: How Online Retailers Kept Fraudsters From Having A Merry Little Christmas
January 15, 2021  |  Fraud Prevention

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Decoding QR Codes: Retailers Embrace Simple, Secure Touchless Payments Option
Decoding QR Codes: Retailers Embrace Simple, Secure Touchless Payments Option
January 15, 2021  |  Consumer Payments

The use of QR codes is growing more popular in the United States, enabling consumers to instantly access information and easily pay on their smartphones...

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Commerzbank Says It Was ‘Deceived’ By Wirecard Fraud
Commerzbank Says It Was ‘Deceived’ By Wirecard Fraud
January 14, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Commerzbank has told lawyers that the bank was a victim of fraud in the ongoing Wirecard case, Reuters reported Thursday (Jan. 14). Get the Full...

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Nike Sues More Than 1,000 Websites And Other Parties Over Alleged Counterfeiting 
Nike Sues More Than 1,000 Websites And Other Parties Over Alleged Counterfeiting 
January 14, 2021  |  Retail

Nike is suing 589 websites, the owners of 676 social media accounts and more than 100 unidentified companies and individuals for allegedly selling counterfeit versions...

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