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.

Firms See 63% Fraud Spike With Checks
Firms See 63% Fraud Spike With Checks
December 16, 2025  |  Digital Payments

Faster payments are no longer held back by technology or regulation. They are held back by perception. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Scam Victims Stay Silent but Banks Pay the Price
Scam Victims Stay Silent but Banks Pay the Price
December 15, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

If your house were robbed or your car vandalized, you wouldn’t hesitate to report the crime to the police. So why do so few victims...

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Instant Payments Shift Fraud Liability Into Real Time
Instant Payments Shift Fraud Liability Into Real Time
December 09, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

Beyond the victims and the billions of dollars in losses, the rise of AI-driven fraud means banks, FinTechs and payment providers must think about risk,...

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78% of Shoppers Worry About Holiday Fraud Surge
78% of Shoppers Worry About Holiday Fraud Surge
December 08, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

A recent PYMNTS Intelligence report finds that retailers will enter this year’s peak shopping season defending themselves on more fronts than ever before. Get the...

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Checks Drain $39,000 From Small Businesses Each Year
Checks Drain $39,000 From Small Businesses Each Year
December 05, 2025  |  B2B Payments

Companies may be chasing automation, but late payments and cash flow strain are pushing a deeper shift in how finance teams think about modern payables....

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Origin-Laundering and Misclassification Schemes Test Firms’ Procurement Resilience
Origin-Laundering and Misclassification Schemes Test Firms’ Procurement Resilience
December 04, 2025  |  B2B Payments

Trade tariffs are only as effective as the oversight backing them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Visa Reports 3X Leap in Fraud Attempts on Black Friday
Visa Reports 3X Leap in Fraud Attempts on Black Friday
December 04, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

Visa blocked 280% more suspected fraud attempts on Black Friday in the United Kingdom this year compared to last year and 140% more across Europe....

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FinCEN Urges Money Services to Be Extra Vigilant in Cross-Border Remittances
FinCEN Urges Money Services to Be Extra Vigilant in Cross-Border Remittances
November 28, 2025  |  Cross-border Payments

The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an alert Friday (Nov. 28) reminding money services businesses (MSBs) that they should be vigilant in...

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EU Wants PSPs and Online Platforms to Cover Fraud Losses
EU Wants PSPs and Online Platforms to Cover Fraud Losses
November 28, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

The European Parliament and the European Council advanced rules that they said would provide consumers with greater protection from online fraud and hidden fees. Get...

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