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.

51% of Shoppers Put Convenience First When Choosing Payments

51% of Shoppers Put Convenience First When Choosing Payments
51% of Shoppers Put Convenience First When Choosing Payments
June 09, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Payments optimization is a battleground for businesses aiming to maintain a competitive edge in the evolving digital landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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New Congressional Bill Takes Aim at $335M in Small Business Lending Fraud
New Congressional Bill Takes Aim at $335M in Small Business Lending Fraud
June 05, 2025  |  Loans

As tariffs loomed this spring, PYMNTS Intelligence found that obtaining financing was (and is) a difficult endeavor for smaller firms, which power the U.S. economy....

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US House Passes Bill Requiring Report on SBA Loan Program
US House Passes Bill Requiring Report on SBA Loan Program
June 05, 2025  |  Legal

The House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday (June 3) that its sponsor said will combat fraud and improve transparency in a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan...

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Banks Bet on Virtual Cards as the New Credit Battleground
Banks Bet on Virtual Cards as the New Credit Battleground
June 05, 2025  |  Digital Payments

When Apple Pay launched in 2014, it promised a future free of plastic. Over a decade later, the ripples of that revolution are still unfolding...

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Exodus, Worldpay Team on Crypto Purchases With Cards
Exodus, Worldpay Team on Crypto Purchases With Cards
May 29, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Exodus said Thursday (May 29) that Worldpay supplies the card payment capabilities used in its new solution that allows consumers to use a debit or...

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Victoria’s Secret Shutters Website Over Security Incident
Victoria’s Secret Shutters Website Over Security Incident
May 29, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Victoria’s Secret’s website remained shut down Thursday (May 29) morning following a security incident. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Indian Banks Log Threefold Uptick in Fraud
Indian Banks Log Threefold Uptick in Fraud
May 29, 2025  |  Fraud Attack

Bank fraud in India nearly tripled during 2024, according to the country’s central bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Fewer Americans Report Price Hikes Made Financial Situation Worse
Fewer Americans Report Price Hikes Made Financial Situation Worse
May 28, 2025  |  Economy

While inflation and prices remain Americans’ top financial concerns, a smaller percentage of U.S. adults said changes in prices made their finances worse in 2024,...

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UK Fraud Cases Jump 12% as Criminals Find New Scams
UK Fraud Cases Jump 12% as Criminals Find New Scams
May 28, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

Fraud reports continue to climb in the United Kingdom despite legislative victories. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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