Bank Fraud news and trends

Fed Report Puts Banks on Alert Over Rising Fraud Threats
Fraud Prevention // April 28, 2026

Fraud is growing more pervasive, more adaptive and harder to contain. Financial institutions are responding by reworking how detection, prevention and customer protection are built into payment systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Scams Now Make Up 27% of US Banks’ Fraud Losses
Cybersecurity // September 02, 2025

Fraudsters are borrowing from growth marketers’ playbooks. They’re segmenting, personalizing and timing their outreach to lure more victims in less time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Indian Banks Log Threefold Uptick in Fraud
Fraud Prevention // 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...

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

Interviews & Exclusives
X9 Wants Fraud Data to Move as Fast as Money

August 26, 2026
The U.S. payments industry does not lack fraud data. It lacks agreement about what that data means. 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 […]

Scams Now Make Up 27% of US Banks’ Fraud Losses

September 02, 2025
Fraudsters are borrowing from growth marketers’ playbooks. They’re segmenting, personalizing and timing their outreach to lure more victims in less time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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...

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...

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...