Corporate Fraud news and trends

BEC Attacks Surge As Fraudsters Eye Pandemic Opportunity
B2B Payments // July 06, 2020

Wirecard continues to dominate the headlines in the realm of corporate fraud thanks to $2 billion missing from the company’s books, but it’s not the only company at the center of questionable activity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Study: Financial Pressure Makes CFOs Prone To Fraud
B2B Payments // February 20, 2020

A recent academic study found that company CFOs are less likely to admit to fraud when they’re facing pressure to meet certain financial goals, according to Forbes. The study illustrates that corporate fraud is a serious and nuanced issue that isn’t necessarily easy to identify and catch,...

The Many Faces Of Employee Fraud
B2B Payments // October 21, 2019

Corporate fraud comes in many colors, but for many businesses, the most unexpected threat is the one looming from within company walls. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

New Details Emerge On Chinese Pharma’s $4.3B Fraud
B2B Payments // May 30, 2019

New details have surfaced about how a Chinese pharmaceutical conglomerate overstated its cash position by about $4.3 billion. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Vocalink On The Grim Facts Behind Financial Crime’s $1.4T Toll

October 02, 2018
Halloween comes early this year as we delve into a slew of grisly facts about financial crime in our latest Data Drivers. Losses amount to $1.4 trillion? While 41 percent of crimes go unreported? As David Divitt, VP of financial crime products of Vocalink, notes, frightening things are afoot — but there are ways to get the money back.