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.

Tokenization: The Security Key For Call Centers
Tokenization: The Security Key For Call Centers
February 08, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Call centers are fast becoming a fraudster favorite. Why? Because they’re just so darn inviting. Committing fraud over the phone in a call center environment...

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DOJ Charges 36 Over $530M In Cyber ID Crime Spree
DOJ Charges 36 Over $530M In Cyber ID Crime Spree
February 07, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

You’ve heard of a baker’s dozen. Well, here, perhaps, is the hacker’s three dozen — and might there be more? Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Silicon Valley Startup CEO Charged With Wire Fraud
Silicon Valley Startup CEO Charged With Wire Fraud
February 07, 2018  |  Legal

The founder and CEO of a failed startup has pleaded guilty for defrauding former employees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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In Battling Identity Fraud, Finding The (Synthetic ID) Devil Behind The Details
In Battling Identity Fraud, Finding The (Synthetic ID) Devil Behind The Details
February 06, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Millions of people are victim of identity theft each year. Post Equifax breach, the numbers will swell. The fraudsters are ever resourceful, picking and choosing...

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eBay/PayPal: What Everyone Missed
eBay/PayPal: What Everyone Missed
February 05, 2018  |  Digital Payments

The year was 1999. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Hackers Targeting Payroll Direct Deposit
Hackers Targeting Payroll Direct Deposit
February 02, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Of all of the scams targeting corporates, another one is landing on their radar. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Payments Ecosystem Readies For Visa’s New Chargeback Rules 
Payments Ecosystem Readies For Visa’s New Chargeback Rules 
February 02, 2018  |  VISA

What you don’t know can, indeed, hurt you — especially when it comes to chargeback liability. The waters of transaction disputes are challenging even today, but...

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Startup Roundup: Changing The Name Of The Game
Startup Roundup: Changing The Name Of The Game
January 31, 2018  |  Startup Roundup

January is a month of New Year’s resolutions for the masses, and it was no different for these startups, many of which have launched or...

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Australia’s Real-Time Payments Push Brings Cyber Fears
Australia’s Real-Time Payments Push Brings Cyber Fears
January 30, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Australia is gearing up to become the latest market to roll out a real-time payments infrastructure, but the plans are raising some security concerns, according...

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