Fraud news and trends

Fraud Gets Cheaper, Merchants Push Back
Fraud Prevention // March 20, 2026

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IRS Warns of Most Dangerous 2026 Tax Scams Targeting SMBs
Fraud Prevention // March 17, 2026

The “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams released by the IRS this year reads less like a seasonal advisory and more like a snapshot of a rapidly professionalizing fraud economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Veriff Warns Deepfakes Are Distracting Firms From the Real Identity Problem
Authentication // March 16, 2026

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Fake Worker Scams Swamp Remote Hires
artificial intelligence // March 15, 2026

AI-powered “fake worker” scams are reportedly spreading from the U.S. to Europe. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Trulioo Says Always-On Identity Checks Needed to Stop Fraud

March 20, 2026
Know your customer (KYC) and know your business (KYB) remain the first formal barrier between legitimate commerce and organized fraud, yet their durability depends on how they are operationalized across the enterprise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

Fraud Gets Cheaper, Merchants Push Back

March 20, 2026
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Veriff Warns Deepfakes Are Distracting Firms From the Real Identity Problem

March 16, 2026
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Fraud Defense Moves From the Back Office to the Codebase

March 13, 2026
The evolution of digital payments has often followed a predictable pattern. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Quick Reads
Fake Worker Scams Swamp Remote Hires

March 15, 2026
AI-powered “fake worker” scams are reportedly spreading from the U.S. to Europe. 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 […]

Commerzbank Taps Hawk to Fight Money Laundering With AI

March 11, 2026
Germany’s Commerzbank launched a partnership with anti-fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) technology firm Hawk. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Armadin Raises $190 Million to Combat AI-Driven Cyberattacks

March 10, 2026
Cybersecurity company Armadin raised a record $189.9 million, according to a Tuesday (March 10) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Mastercard Says AI vs AI Will Be Fraud Prevention’s Future

March 09, 2026
Mastercard says artificial intelligence (AI) is contributing to “unprecedented” levels of fraud and cybercrime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...