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FTC Sounds Alarm as Imposter Scams Steal $3.5 Billion
Fraud Prevention // May 07, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers to beware of text messages that demand money for unpaid tolls as well as new online friends or love interests who suddenly ask for money. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Chainalysis Puts AI on the Crypto Crime Beat
Fraud Prevention // April 28, 2026

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FAFT Wants Italy to Strengthen Money Laundering Protections
AML // April 23, 2026

A global financial crime watchdog wants Italy to get tougher on money laundering. 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....

IMF Says AI Can Win Fraud Fight if Banks Start Sharing Data
Fraud Prevention // April 15, 2026

In today’s interconnected financial system, digital vulnerabilities do not remain localized. They propagate. Fraudsters now operate with the speed, scale and coordination of multinational enterprises, leveraging emerging technologies and regulatory fragmentation to exploit vulnerabilities faster than authorities can respond. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Chainalysis Puts AI on the Crypto Crime Beat

April 28, 2026
Watch more: The Digital Shift With Chainalysis’ Emmanuel Marot 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 communications from PYMNTS and to […]

Global Stablecoin Boom Draws Regulators Into the Fight Against Fraud

March 05, 2026
When stablecoin skeptics press the industry on what, exactly, are the benefits of the digital dollars, cross-border payments are typically one of the first answers. Get the Full Story Complete...

Scammers Turn Christmas Into a Payments Stress Test

December 24, 2025
The holiday shopping period compresses weeks of spending into days, multiplies the number of online interactions, and makes consumers and companies vulnerable to fraudsters. Get the Full Story Complete the...

‘Not a Get Out of Jail Free Card:’ Boies Schiller’s Dan Boyle on Crypto’s Regulatory...

April 23, 2025
The U.S. government’s evolving approach to crypto regulation could mark a pivotal moment for payments innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Quick Reads
Australia Warns That AI Could Accelerate Financial Crime

May 12, 2026
Australia’s financial crime watchdog says AI is making money launderers’ jobs easier. 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 communications from […]

FTC Sounds Alarm as Imposter Scams Steal $3.5 Billion

May 07, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers to beware of text messages that demand money for unpaid tolls as well as new online friends or love interests who suddenly ask for...

FAFT Wants Italy to Strengthen Money Laundering Protections

April 23, 2026
A global financial crime watchdog wants Italy to get tougher on money laundering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Regulators Rework AML Rules to Prioritize Risk-Based Evaluations

April 07, 2026
The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and three federal financial regulators proposed rules Tuesday (April 7) that they said will modernize their anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT)...