Mail Fraud news and trends

FinCEN Says Check Fraud Approached $700 Million Over 6 Months
Security & Fraud // September 11, 2024

Earlier this week, FinCEN reported that mail theft-related check fraud amounted to more than $688 million in a recent six-month period. The bulk of the reports were filed by banks, to the tune of 88% of all reports by filing. Get the Full Story Complete...

FinCEN Warns of Rise in Mail-Related Check Fraud
Security & Fraud // February 27, 2023

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is warning banks of a nationwide surge in check fraud. 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...

Data Dive, Breaches And Security Blips Edition: KeyBank, Microsoft And Bulgaria 
Data Dive // July 22, 2019

As temperatures nationwide heated up, the world of payments and commerce followed suit.  Between the commerce explosion that was the celebration of Prime Day and the blistering rounds of questions various Big Tech reps endured on Capitol Hill, things got and stayed unseasonably warm across...

College Admissions Scandal Now Alleges Money Laundering
Legal // April 10, 2019

Federal prosecutors have hit actress Lori Loughlin, her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, and 14 other parents with additional charges related to the college admissions bribery case. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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FBI: GameOn Founder Cheated AI Investors Out of $60 Million

January 26, 2025
The founder of artificial intelligence (AI) firm GameOn has been charged with defrauding his company’s investors. 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 […]

FinCEN Warns of Rise in Mail-Related Check Fraud

February 27, 2023
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is warning banks of a nationwide surge in check fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

College Admissions Scandal Now Alleges Money Laundering

April 10, 2019
Federal prosecutors have hit actress Lori Loughlin, her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, and 14 other parents with additional charges related to the college admissions bribery case. Get the Full Story Complete...