Bank Fraud news and trends

Global Crime Rings Exploit Meta Platforms, Triggering Bank-Fraud Spike
Fraud Attack // May 16, 2025

Criminals are “flooding” Facebook and Instagram with bogus ads and marketplace listings, fueling what The Wall Street Journal calls an “epidemic of scams” that is ensnaring U.S. consumers and global regulators alike. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Congress Urged to Reform AML Rules, Repeal Corporate Transparency Act Amid Rising Fraud Costs
Fraud Prevention // April 01, 2025

Witnesses from the ranks of business and banking told lawmakers that efforts to fight payment and investment scams must be aided by a “whole government” approach, along with fine-tuning of suspicious activity reporting — in addition to a repeal of the Corporate Transparency Act. Get the...

Faster Payments Get Faster Fraud Defense
Fraud Prevention // March 12, 2025

Faster payments means faster fraud, at least that’s the fear. 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 Today. By completing this...

AWS and Mastercard Lead Industry Coalition to Fight Economic Crime
Fraud Prevention // September 02, 2024

The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) has formed an anti-financial crime group. 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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Congress Urged to Reform AML Rules, Repeal Corporate Transparency Act Amid Rising Fraud Costs

April 01, 2025
Witnesses from the ranks of business and banking told lawmakers that efforts to fight payment and investment scams must be aided by a “whole government” approach, along with fine-tuning of suspicious activity reporting — in addition to a repeal of the Corporate Transparency Act. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and […]

Faster Payments Get Faster Fraud Defense

March 12, 2025
Faster payments means faster fraud, at least that’s the fear. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

How Corporates Can Help Banks Fight Real-Time Payments Fraud

March 09, 2023
As instant payments become the norm, businesses can bolster safeguarding their hard-earned revenue.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

SWIFT On Cybercrime’s Evolution Post-Bangladesh Bank Heist

April 11, 2019
Three years after fraudsters made off with $101 million from a Bangladesh bank, cyber threats have evolved, according to a new report by SWIFT.  The bad guys wait quietly for...

Quick Reads
Indian Banks Log Threefold Uptick in Fraud

May 29, 2025
Bank fraud in India nearly tripled during 2024, according to the country’s central bank. 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 Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Global Crime Rings Exploit Meta Platforms, Triggering Bank-Fraud Spike

May 16, 2025
Criminals are “flooding” Facebook and Instagram with bogus ads and marketplace listings, fueling what The Wall Street Journal calls an “epidemic of scams” that is ensnaring U.S. consumers and global...

AWS and Mastercard Lead Industry Coalition to Fight Economic Crime

September 02, 2024
The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) has formed an anti-financial crime group. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

EU Bank Watchdog Warns Lenders of Once ‘Inconceivable’ Risks

February 12, 2024
Europe’s new top bank regulator wants lenders to beef up plans for dealing emerging risks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...