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.

Nearly Half of Enterprise Merchants Are Beefing Up Security Online

Nearly Half of Enterprise Merchants Are Beefing Up Security Online
Nearly Half of Enterprise Merchants Are Beefing Up Security Online
May 08, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Eighty-two percent of eCommerce merchants experienced cyberattacks or data breaches in the last year, according to PYMNTS Intelligence’s “Fraud Management in Online Transactions. Get the...

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New SDNY Cases Show Continued Insider Fraud Threat
New SDNY Cases Show Continued Insider Fraud Threat
May 06, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Since biblical times, the greatest threats have often come from inside one’s own organization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Wells Fargo: US Authorities Are Investigating Zelle Complaint Handling
Wells Fargo: US Authorities Are Investigating Zelle Complaint Handling
May 03, 2024  |  Regulation

Wells Fargo said Thursday (May 2) that U.S. authorities are investigating the handling of complaints about Zelle. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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New UK Law Spotlights Weak Security Features in Smart Devices
New UK Law Spotlights Weak Security Features in Smart Devices
May 02, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Cybercriminals exploit various avenues to target consumers, with one particularly vulnerable point being bad default passwords. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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US Firms Are Main Targets for Cyberattacks, Intelligence Chief Tells Senate
US Firms Are Main Targets for Cyberattacks, Intelligence Chief Tells Senate
May 02, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told Congress Thursday (May 2) that there has been an alarming increase in cyberattacks worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Private Equity Firm Permira Acquires Majority Stake in Fraud Prevention Firm BioCatch
Private Equity Firm Permira Acquires Majority Stake in Fraud Prevention Firm BioCatch
May 02, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Private equity company Permira has acquired a majority stake in Israeli fraud/financial crime prevention provider BioCatch.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Visa Stresses Education as Small Businesses Confront Fraud Vulnerabilities
Visa Stresses Education as Small Businesses Confront Fraud Vulnerabilities
May 02, 2024  |  Fraud Attack

Most crimes, as the saying goes, are crimes of opportunity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Are Real-Time Payments Near an Inflection Point? Bank of America Thinks So
Are Real-Time Payments Near an Inflection Point? Bank of America Thinks So
May 02, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

Use cases for real-time payments have never been a source of argument, even among detractors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Consumers Demand Anti-Fraud Tools From eCommerce Merchants
Consumers Demand Anti-Fraud Tools From eCommerce Merchants
May 01, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

As scammers and fraudsters become more sophisticated, shoppers are demanding more effective prevention tools from their eCommerce merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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