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.

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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Fake Sellers Trap Shoppers Racing for Holiday Deals
Fake Sellers Trap Shoppers Racing for Holiday Deals
November 28, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

Marketplace scams are emerging as one of the fastest growing threats facing holiday shoppers, taking advantage of consumers who are searching for deals and making...

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