Loan Fraud news and trends

SMBs Lead An Effort For Faster, Safer Loan Underwriting
B2B Payments // April 26, 2021

The open banking model zeroes in on the opportunities that third-party FinTechs might have by unlocking banking data of their clients. But as the concept proliferates throughout the financial services world, providers are examining new possibilities of consensual data sharing in other ways. Get the...

What Lenders Are Learning About Emerging PPP Loan Fraud
Security & Fraud // May 12, 2020

In the mad dash to secure Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds, small businesses have faced confusion, anxiety and often a lack of clarity as to when they would receive capital – if at all. The process was chaotic for the lenders, too, creating greater potential...

Coronavirus Fraud Is In Full Swing — And Businesses Are A Big Target
B2B Payments // May 11, 2020

Fraud warnings continue to grow louder as bad actors uncover new opportunities to take advantage of market volatility and other aspects of the unique circumstances of the pandemic. For the B2B fraud landscape, the threat is particularly large. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

BEC Scammers Embrace Coronavirus Opportunity
B2B Payments // April 13, 2020

Fraud was all over the headlines this past week, with top stories related to Travelex’s ransomware payment, Luckin Coffee’s internal accounting fraud investigation, and new research anticipating an ongoing surge in payments fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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What Lenders Are Learning About Emerging PPP Loan Fraud

May 12, 2020
In the mad dash to secure Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds, small businesses have faced confusion, anxiety and often a lack of clarity as to when they would receive capital – if at all. The process was chaotic for the lenders, too, creating greater potential for fraud amid an unprecedented SMB stimulus effort. Get the […]

Cracking Loan Fraud’s ‘Blind Eye’ Problem

September 13, 2019
Pretty much every consumer knows the pain of filling out applications for automotive loans, mortgages and other types of borrowing, of having to produce pay stubs or W-2s to prove...

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Fifth Third Says $200 Million Loan Fraud Isolated Incident

September 10, 2025
Fifth Third Bank says a fraud incident on a $200 million loan was a one-time occurrence. 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 […]

RBI Claims India Banking Is ‘Safe And Stable’ After PMC Crisis

October 02, 2019
The Reserve Bank of India is trying to reassure savers that all is well after a recent crisis involving Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank (PMC). Get the Full Story Complete...

CFPB Relaxes Supervision Of Military Lenders

August 13, 2018
In a move that has surprised military families, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is planning to suspend routine examinations of lenders for violations of the Military Lending Act, which...

India Investigating $90M Loan Fraud At IDBI Bank

April 27, 2018
India might be dealing with more illegal activity at a bank. This time, it’s an alleged 6 billion rupee ($90 million) case of loan fraud at IDBI Bank. Get the...