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.

Former Wirecard Execs Face Criminal Charges In Austria
Former Wirecard Execs Face Criminal Charges In Austria
June 30, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

The Wirecard AG accounting scandal has extended its reach to Austria. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Pulling B2B Payments Into The New Economy
Pulling B2B Payments Into The New Economy
June 30, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Despite making major strides in functionality, legacy payment rails like ACH still come with their challenges — especially when facilitating B2B payments. Get the Full...

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New Report: Aiding Pandemic-Related Financial Hardships Key to Credit Union Member Loyalty
New Report: Aiding Pandemic-Related Financial Hardships Key to Credit Union Member Loyalty
June 30, 2020  |  Credit Unions

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Source: German Regulators Failed To Take Action On Wirecard Red Flags
Source: German Regulators Failed To Take Action On Wirecard Red Flags
June 29, 2020  |  Bank Regulation

Numerous regulators had discussions over the years about tightening supervision on Wirecard or adding it to a list of potential subjects for more investigations, but...

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Deep Dive: Reducing The Security Risks Of Open Banking
Deep Dive: Reducing The Security Risks Of Open Banking
June 29, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

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Wirecard, Enron And Warning Signs Across Two Decades
Wirecard, Enron And Warning Signs Across Two Decades
June 29, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Author George Santayana famously wrote: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” And Mark Twain once wrote: “History doesn’t repeat itself,...

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EY Accused Of Missing Alleged Wirecard Fraud
EY Accused Of Missing Alleged Wirecard Fraud
June 28, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

In the ongoing scandal of Wirecard, under fire for fraud, the focus is now turning to auditors Ernst & Young (EY), which reportedly failed to...

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Leader Of Russian Cybercrime Ring Pleads Guilty
Leader Of Russian Cybercrime Ring Pleads Guilty
June 28, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

One of the leaders of Infraud Organization, the international cybercrime network, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Get the...

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UK Watchdog Freezes Wirecard’s Funds During Probe
UK Watchdog Freezes Wirecard’s Funds During Probe
June 26, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

The United Kingdom’s financial watchdog agency has ordered Britain’s Wirecard subsidiary to freeze the German payment company’s funds as regulators determine the next steps, The Wall...

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