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.

eBay Enterprise Exposes Retail Holiday Fraud Vulnerabilities

eBay Enterprise Exposes Retail Holiday Fraud Vulnerabilities
eBay Enterprise Exposes Retail Holiday Fraud Vulnerabilities
November 19, 2015  |  Cybersecurity

Fraud experts at eBay Enterprise released the results of the omnichannel commerce provider’s Holiday Fraud Index, which shows that criminals are evolving the methods in...

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CFPB Cracks Down On Another Online Lender
CFPB Cracks Down On Another Online Lender
November 19, 2015  |  News

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has taken action against Integrity Advance, an online lender, and James R. Carnes, the chief executive officer of the firm....

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Fraud Forecast Increases For Online Holiday Shopping
Fraud Forecast Increases For Online Holiday Shopping
November 18, 2015  |  Cybersecurity

The holiday shopping season may see growth in the gift that no one wants and which keeps on giving — fraud. New research from ACI...

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FTC Issues Chip Card Scam Alert
FTC Issues Chip Card Scam Alert
October 20, 2015  |  Cybersecurity

The Federal Trade Commission is warning of a series of scams aimed at taking advantage of consumers who have yet to receive their chip cards....

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