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Cliq Claims Victory in FTC Fraud Prevention Case Despite Fine
Legal & Regulation // May 18, 2026

A federal judge ordered payment processing company Cliq to pay $6.5 million in a long-running case related to its fraud prevention measures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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...

FTC Records 8-Fold Jump in Losses From Social Media Scams
Fraud Prevention // April 27, 2026

New government data shows a significant increase in losses from social media scams. 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....

FTC Shuts Down Alleged Healthcare Fraud Scheme
Cybersecurity // April 22, 2026

Federal regulators say they’ve temporarily halted an operation that allegedly tricks consumers seeking health insurance. 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,...

Interviews & Exclusives
GenAI Fuels New Wave of Sophisticated Financial Fraud

April 16, 2025
Fraud is getting more sophisticated, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). 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 […]

FTC Suit vs FinTech ‘Dave’ Spotlights Conflict Over Fee Disclosures and Business Models

November 06, 2024
If the past few months have shown us anything it’s that the frictions between the regulators and the regulated — in this case, FinTechs — frequently are being played out...

Rising Fraud Casts Shadow Over Voice Commerce Potential

March 29, 2024
The proliferation of voice-activated technology, from virtual shopping assistants to speech recognition in smartphones and smart homes, is reshaping how consumers interact with devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

FlexPay CEO: Proposed ‘Click to Cancel’ Subscription Rule Could Harm Good Actors

April 07, 2023
Almost no one doubts that some subscription companies make it difficult for their customers to cancel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Quick Reads
Cliq Claims Victory in FTC Fraud Prevention Case Despite Fine

May 18, 2026
A federal judge ordered payment processing company Cliq to pay $6.5 million in a long-running case related to its fraud prevention measures. 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 […]

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...

FTC Records 8-Fold Jump in Losses From Social Media Scams

April 27, 2026
New government data shows a significant increase in losses from social media scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

FTC Shuts Down Alleged Healthcare Fraud Scheme

April 22, 2026
Federal regulators say they’ve temporarily halted an operation that allegedly tricks consumers seeking health insurance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...