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.

Bitcoin Daily: DOJ Seizes COVID-19 Fraud Website As Owner Asks For Bitcoin; NYC Hospitals Use Blockchain For Supplies

Bitcoin Daily: DOJ Seizes COVID-19 Fraud Website As Owner Asks For Bitcoin; NYC Hospitals Use Blockchain For Supplies
Bitcoin Daily: DOJ Seizes COVID-19 Fraud Website As Owner Asks For Bitcoin; NYC Hospitals Use...
April 27, 2020  |  Bitcoin

The owner of a site that wanted to sell fake coronavirus cures and accept payment in bitcoin has been seized by the U.S. Attorney’s Office...

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Phishing Scams Target SMBs Seeking COVID Aid
Phishing Scams Target SMBs Seeking COVID Aid
April 24, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

The COVID-19 pandemic, like other disasters, has created a playground for cybercriminals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Digital Fraudsters Treat COVID As An Opportunity
Digital Fraudsters Treat COVID As An Opportunity
April 24, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Incidences of account takeover (ATO) were up 347 percent and shipping fraud skyrocketed 391 percent, respectively, from 2018 to 2019, before anyone except virologists had...

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Deep Dive: How Insurance Fraud Hurts Both Companies And Consumers
Deep Dive: How Insurance Fraud Hurts Both Companies And Consumers
April 23, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

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DOJ Warns Against COVID-19-Related Scams
DOJ Warns Against COVID-19-Related Scams
April 22, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

A cooperative effort between police and businesses has shut down hundreds of websites established to exploit the coronavirus pandemic, according to the U.S Department of...

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How Allstate Leverages AI To Show Insurance Fraudsters The Door
How Allstate Leverages AI To Show Insurance Fraudsters The Door
April 22, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

Fraudulent claims in the U.S. account for more than $80 billion in payments a year, with legitimate customers paying higher premiums to make up for...

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Deep Dive: The Need For Real-Time Data To Keep Onboarding Fast And Secure
Deep Dive: The Need For Real-Time Data To Keep Onboarding Fast And Secure
April 22, 2020  |  Digital Onboarding

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Stemming The SIM-Swapping Tide In Fraud Friendlier Times
Stemming The SIM-Swapping Tide In Fraud Friendlier Times
April 22, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

While being the victim of fraud is never good, there is something to be said for at least being able to identify where exactly one...

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