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.

How Smarter Payments Are Making The Gig Economy Safer

How Smarter Payments Are Making The Gig Economy Safer
How Smarter Payments Are Making The Gig Economy Safer
December 13, 2018  |  Smarter Payments

Even as technologies and payments get smarter, some firms still employ less-than-smart practices. For example, in the freelance market, says Engage Technology Partners Chief Product...

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Whitepages Pro CEO: Fraud 3.0 And Why Merchants Are Unprepared
Whitepages Pro CEO: Fraud 3.0 And Why Merchants Are Unprepared
December 13, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

Computing power is dirt cheap, thanks to cloud infrastructure. Jurisdiction is always a few steps behind, though — who is really going to bust down...

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Jumio: Why Online Love Doesn’t Have To Attract Fraudsters
Jumio: Why Online Love Doesn’t Have To Attract Fraudsters
December 12, 2018  |  Authentication

The prospect of love always carries with it the prospect of danger. One can interpret that many ways — philosophically, poetically, psychologically. Right now, though,...

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NEW REPORT: Can Smarter Payments Kill Off Timesheets?
NEW REPORT: Can Smarter Payments Kill Off Timesheets?
December 12, 2018  |  Smarter Payments

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Today In Data: Big Changes In Unexpected Places
Today In Data: Big Changes In Unexpected Places
December 10, 2018  |  Today In Data

Change can be disorienting, particularly when it comes at a fast pace. It’s why the news that 44 million Americans owe over $1 trillion in student loan debt...

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Arrested Huawei Exec Accused Of Sanctions Fraud
Arrested Huawei Exec Accused Of Sanctions Fraud
December 07, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

After a week of waiting, the arrest of a Huawei executive was brought into sharp focus in a Canadian courtroom. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Harry Potter And The Credit Card Scam?
Harry Potter And The Credit Card Scam?
December 07, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Expense card scams can impact even beloved authors if a recent court case is any indication -- and in this case, JK Rowling seems to...

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What An Alleged NSA Hack Reveals About Payments Cybersecurity
What An Alleged NSA Hack Reveals About Payments Cybersecurity
December 07, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Not to ruin your holiday spirit, but let’s start this story with the cold and brutal truth: One of the largest risks that payments and...

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US Regulators Urge Tech Innovation To Combat Financial Crime
US Regulators Urge Tech Innovation To Combat Financial Crime
December 04, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Several regulatory agencies issued a joint statement Monday (Dec. 3) that urged banks to study and implement “where appropriate” methods that would bring innovate approaches...

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