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.

Some COVID-19 Relief Funds Went To Healthcare Cos Under Scrutiny For Possible Fraud, Report Says
Some COVID-19 Relief Funds Went To Healthcare Cos Under Scrutiny For Possible Fraud, Report Says
May 03, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

The U.S. government’s massive payouts of financial aid to health care providers of Medicaid and other programs have inadvertently resulted in taxpayer dollars going to...

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Bitcoin Daily: Block.one Gets Patent For DLT That Monetizes Social Media Posts; Bitfinex Seeks US Subpoenas To Track Down $800M In User Funds
Bitcoin Daily: Block.one Gets Patent For DLT That Monetizes Social Media Posts; Bitfinex Seeks US...
May 03, 2020  |  Bitcoin

Block.one, which is behind the EOSIO (EOS) protocol, now has a patent for a blockchain-based bidding system for promotional exposure for social media, according to...

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Corporate Ransomware Payments Up In Remote Working Environment
Corporate Ransomware Payments Up In Remote Working Environment
May 03, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Corporate ransomware payment amounts rose sharply in the first quarter of this year, with a wave of coronavirus-related attacks and other peripherally-related cases because of...

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DOJ Finds Evidence Of PPP Loan Fraud
DOJ Finds Evidence Of PPP Loan Fraud
May 01, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Amid rising criticism over the loan effort, the Department Of Justice has reportedly discovered potential fraud among companies seeking relief with the Paycheck Protection Program...

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Deep Dive: Why Payment Orchestration Is Key To Offering Seamless Localized Payment Experiences
Deep Dive: Why Payment Orchestration Is Key To Offering Seamless Localized Payment Experiences
May 01, 2020  |  Payments Powering the Platform Economy

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Amazon, Walmart Vie For Consumer Loyalty Amid Supply Chain Pain
Amazon, Walmart Vie For Consumer Loyalty Amid Supply Chain Pain
April 30, 2020  |  Walmart Amazon whole paycheck

While the ongoing race for the consumer’s whole paycheck is always fairly fast-paced, the past few weeks have redefined the meaning of that term. Supply...

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Deep Dive: How Companies Are Balancing Paper-Based AR Payments In A Digital World
Deep Dive: How Companies Are Balancing Paper-Based AR Payments In A Digital World
April 30, 2020  |  B2B Payments

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Bitcoin Daily: FTC Warns Of Email Scams Demanding Bitcoin; Lawmakers Urge Treasury To Use DLT To Track Relief Programs
Bitcoin Daily: FTC Warns Of Email Scams Demanding Bitcoin; Lawmakers Urge Treasury To Use DLT...
April 30, 2020  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin blackmail scams are on the rise, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Taking A Data-Driven Approach To Meeting CU Members’ Banking Needs
Taking A Data-Driven Approach To Meeting CU Members’ Banking Needs
April 30, 2020  |  Credit Unions

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