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.

How High-Tech And High-Touch Can Help Merchants And FIs Grapple With Chargebacks

How High-Tech And High-Touch Can Help Merchants And FIs Grapple With Chargebacks
How High-Tech And High-Touch Can Help Merchants And FIs Grapple With Chargebacks
October 06, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

In the age of eCommerce, chargebacks are on the rise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Bitcoin Daily: SEC Alleges John McAfee Fraudulently Promoted ICOs; Bank of Canada: CBDC Would Present Security Risks; Fraudsters Capitalize On Crypto’s Finality
Bitcoin Daily: SEC Alleges John McAfee Fraudulently Promoted ICOs; Bank of Canada: CBDC Would Present...
October 05, 2020  |  Bitcoin

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged John McAfee for allegedly touting investments in initial coin offerings (ICOs) to Twitter followers without saying that...

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BBB: Scammers Are Stealing Money Via Cash App
BBB: Scammers Are Stealing Money Via Cash App
October 05, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

More scams are taking place in the pandemic era, and fraudsters are now using Cash App to swindle consumers, according to a report from WPRI...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Guild Esports Gets London Stock Exchange Listing; Amazon India Rolls Out Credit Card Bill Payments Via Amazon Pay
Today In Payments Around The World: Guild Esports Gets London Stock Exchange Listing; Amazon India...
October 05, 2020  |  International

In today’s top payments news around the world, sports star David Beckham’s startup Guild Esports has been listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), while...

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Deep Dive: Fighting Card Data Breaches With Payments Partnerships
Deep Dive: Fighting Card Data Breaches With Payments Partnerships
October 05, 2020  |  Payments Innovation

Retailers must protect customers’ card data from hackers who try to snatch payment details, and following best practices to ensure security requires adhering to the regulations...

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Report: Helping Online SMBs Bridge The AML Compliance Knowledge Gap
Report: Helping Online SMBs Bridge The AML Compliance Knowledge Gap
October 05, 2020  |  AML

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Drops To 23-Month Low; Bitcoin Use Up In Egypt
Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Drops To 23-Month Low; Bitcoin Use Up In Egypt
October 04, 2020  |  Bitcoin

After 180 days of volatility, bitcoin dropped to its lowest mark since November 2018, according to CoinDesk. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Singapore Government Agencies, Universities Lose $749K In Scams
Singapore Government Agencies, Universities Lose $749K In Scams
October 02, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Cyberthieves posing as Singapore government agencies and universities stole $749,000 worth of goods after tricking companies into delivering them. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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BEC Scam Takes $15M In Widespread Attack
BEC Scam Takes $15M In Widespread Attack
October 01, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Mitiga is working with law enforcement after uncovering a widespread business email compromise (BEC) scam that has netted more than $15 million. Get the Full...

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