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.

Fiverr On Fostering Trust Across Global Freelancing Marketplaces
Fiverr On Fostering Trust Across Global Freelancing Marketplaces
July 27, 2020  |  Payments Powering the Platform Economy

Work from home opens the virtual doors for gig workers and employers in need of help, including beyond their national borders. Shany Malbin, director of...

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The Invoice Lands In The Corporate Cyber Fraud Spotlight
The Invoice Lands In The Corporate Cyber Fraud Spotlight
July 27, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Although there are countless ways a cybercriminal can swindle funds from a company — either from the outside or within — it’s often the invoice...

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How ‘Data Exhaust’ Separates Legitimate Customers From Synthetic ID Fraudsters
How ‘Data Exhaust’ Separates Legitimate Customers From Synthetic ID Fraudsters
July 27, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

Consumers want a speedy, Amazon-like experience when creating accounts with their banks, but keeping fraudsters from slipping in among genuine users can be a challenge....

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German Central Bank Seeks Tighter Change Post-Wirecard ‘Scandal’
German Central Bank Seeks Tighter Change Post-Wirecard ‘Scandal’
July 27, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

For the second time in four days, a high-ranking German regulator has called for major changes in response to the Wirecard scandal. Get the Full...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Tops $10K; Malaysia SC To Expand Digital Wallet Regulations
Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Tops $10K; Malaysia SC To Expand Digital Wallet Regulations
July 26, 2020  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin surpassed $10,000 on Sunday (July 26) for the first time since June, hitting $10,200, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Open Banking, Synthetic ID Fraud, Supplemental Jobless Benefits Top This Week’s News
Open Banking, Synthetic ID Fraud, Supplemental Jobless Benefits Top This Week’s News
July 24, 2020  |  The Weekender

It’s the end of the work week, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments...

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Former Twitter Employees: More Than 1K Staffers, Contractors Could Have Hacked Accounts
Former Twitter Employees: More Than 1K Staffers, Contractors Could Have Hacked Accounts
July 24, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

One week after hackers commandeered dozens of high-profile Twitter accounts – including Joe Biden, Kim Kardashian and Barack Obama – former Twitter employees say that...

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New Report: How FIs Are Finding Fraudsters Wherever They May Hide
New Report: How FIs Are Finding Fraudsters Wherever They May Hide
July 24, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

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Helping FIs Answer The Question ‘Who Are You?’
Helping FIs Answer The Question ‘Who Are You?’
July 24, 2020  |  Digital Identity

For Stephen Ritter, the question “Who are you?” has never been more important. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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