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.

Trump Hotels Reportedly Breached
Trump Hotels Reportedly Breached
April 05, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

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DOJ Warns Of Increased Tax Fraud Threats
DOJ Warns Of Increased Tax Fraud Threats
April 01, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The U.S. Department of Justice issued a serious warning to the public about the looming threats of fraudulent tax return processors and tax scheme promoters....

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Fraudsters Targeted 73 Percent Of US Companies Last Year
Fraudsters Targeted 73 Percent Of US Companies Last Year
March 31, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

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FTC Halts Payday Loan Debt Scheme
FTC Halts Payday Loan Debt Scheme
March 31, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday (March 30) that it requested, along with the Illinois attorney general, and was granted, a request from a federal court to halt...

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Debt Collectors Are No. 1 — On The CFPB Complaint List
Debt Collectors Are No. 1 — On The CFPB Complaint List
March 30, 2016  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Tuesday (March 29) that it has released its newest monthly consumer complaint snapshot, which, as per usual, spotlights complaints...

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Customer Reporting Mishaps Cost Banks Billions
Customer Reporting Mishaps Cost Banks Billions
March 29, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The biggest investment banks in the world have faced $43 billion in fines over the past several years, and research has shown that among the...

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