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.

The Science Behind Affirm’s Identity Data Play
The Science Behind Affirm’s Identity Data Play
November 05, 2019  |  Authentication

Digital identities are gaining popularity across industries as businesses, services and other operations increasingly move online. Consumers are normalizing the use of digital identifiers, such...

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Why Online Retail Fraud Is On the Rise
Why Online Retail Fraud Is On the Rise
November 04, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Amazon has struggled with preventing counterfeit goods from infiltrating its marketplace. In the company’s ongoing efforts to prevent fraud on its site, Amazon announced a new program,...

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UK Election Puts Big Tech Digital Tax On Hold
UK Election Puts Big Tech Digital Tax On Hold
November 04, 2019  |  Regulation

A silver lining looms for Big Tech in the chaos that is Brexit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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UK Regulators Want First-Time Payments Delay To Avert Fraudsters
UK Regulators Want First-Time Payments Delay To Avert Fraudsters
November 01, 2019  |  Bank Regulation

U.K. legislators are calling for a mandatory 24-hour waiting period on all first-time payments between bank accounts as a way to reduce fraud, Reuters reported...

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Bitcoin Daily: BankLine Aids Crypto Banking, Belgium Issues Crypto Scam Warnings
Bitcoin Daily: BankLine Aids Crypto Banking, Belgium Issues Crypto Scam Warnings
November 01, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Miami-based BankLine has partnered with a variety of crypto-friendly financial institutions on banking and cash logistics services for the cryptocurrency industry. Get the Full Story...

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Deutsche Blew The Whistle On Its Own Russian Deal
Deutsche Blew The Whistle On Its Own Russian Deal
October 31, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Deutsche Bank officials in the U.S. reported to federal regulators that it was concerned about a business deal with Russia, The New York Times reported...

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Building A More Trustworthy eCommerce Marketplace
Building A More Trustworthy eCommerce Marketplace
October 31, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

The thrill of the hunt — and chance to snag a good deal — is what drives millennials to local marketplaces. In this month’s Digital...

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Why Slow Payments Aren’t Necessarily Safer Payments
Why Slow Payments Aren’t Necessarily Safer Payments
October 30, 2019  |  Faster Payments

As of late 2019, there are few people left who need to be talked into the “why” of instant payments — that case has already...

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Facebook Accuses Cybersecurity Firm Of Using WhatsApp In Malware Attack
Facebook Accuses Cybersecurity Firm Of Using WhatsApp In Malware Attack
October 29, 2019  |  Facebook

Facebook is filing a lawsuit against NSO Group, an Israeli cybersecurity company, alleging that it hacked WhatsApp users, according to CNBC. Get the Full Story...

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