Security & Fraud

Security & Fraud
Validating Checking Accounts Gives the Good Guys a Chance
April 07, 2025

Late last year, PYMNTS Intelligence reported that 28% of payments executives were seeing an increase in fraud and risk management uncertainties, and a commensurate percentage saw losses exceeding half a million dollars in the preceding 12 months. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Fraud Uncertainty Climbs to 28%, Disrupting Operations for Mid-Market Firms
March 28, 2025

There is a growing concern for middle-market firms in the United States, and it surrounds fraud and risk management. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Report: DOGE Staffer Linked to Cybercrime Ring
March 26, 2025

According to digital records, a prominent member of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team has links to an alleged cybercrime organization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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FTC Settles Charges in Alleged eCommerce Business Opportunity Scam
March 24, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said two operators of an alleged eCommerce business opportunity scam have agreed to settle the charges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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21% of Financial Scams Start on Social Media
March 20, 2025

They’re smart, they’re sophisticated and they’re on social media. A recently released report sheds light on the increasingly sophisticated tactics employed by financial scammers, revealing a disturbing trend of these criminals adopting strategies akin to legitimate businesses to target and defraud individuals. Get the Full...

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Report: 82.9% of Young Adults Have Been Tricked by Suspicious Links
March 18, 2025

Young adults are reportedly vulnerable to phishing scams, despite being widely considered as “digital natives” who know how to avoid them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Fraudsters Love Clerical Errors; Automation Helps Eliminate Them
March 17, 2025

Fraud schemes, from invoice padding to fictitious vendors, thrive in environments where human oversight is the primary line of defense. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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DOGE Staffer Reportedly Broke Treasury Data-Sharing Rules
March 16, 2025

Federal officials say a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer breached Treasury data-sharing policies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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New York to Consider Bill to Strengthen Consumer Protection Law
March 13, 2025

New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced a new bill designed to strengthen the state’s consumer protection law, saying the bill is needed at a time when the federal government is rolling back similar protections. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...