Payments Fraud news and trends

Visa Wants Fraudsters to Pick Another Business
Fraud Prevention // April 08, 2026

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Marqeta Debut Decision Tools as Fraud Threats Increase
Fraud Prevention // March 31, 2026

Card issuing platform Marqeta has debuted a tool designed to combat increasingly sophisticated payments 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Regulators’ Call Spurs Wide-Ranging Comments on Payments Fraud
Fraud Prevention // September 23, 2025

Fraud continues to plague the payments system — and regulators are asking for answers. Banks, credit unions and payment networks responded to a joint Request for Information (RFI) from the Office of Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Federal Reserve, and the Federal Deposit Insurance...

Banks Freeze at ‘Send’ Button Despite Safer Rails
Real-Time Payments // September 03, 2025

The appeal of instant payments is undeniable. Businesses want faster disbursements, consumers value speed and convenience, and government agencies are turning to real-time rails to modernize payouts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Interviews & Exclusives
Quantifind Raises $200 Million to Find the Fraudster in the Financial Chain

August 05, 2026
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Banks Freeze at ‘Send’ Button Despite Safer Rails

September 03, 2025
The appeal of instant payments is undeniable. Businesses want faster disbursements, consumers value speed and convenience, and government agencies are turning to real-time rails to modernize payouts. Get the Full...

Discover Global Network: Advanced Analytics Forges Proactive Approach to Battling Fraudsters

November 14, 2024
The fraudsters are getting ever bolder — and attacking businesses and financial institutions (FIs) at scale. Part of their secret to success is their ability to adapt. Which raises the...

Ingo Payments and Sardine Team to Combat ‘Gone in Five Minutes’ Account Opening Fraud

October 23, 2024
Fear can be a powerful motivator, especially where payments fraud is concerned. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Quick Reads
Marqeta Debut Decision Tools as Fraud Threats Increase

March 31, 2026
Card issuing platform Marqeta has debuted a tool designed to combat increasingly sophisticated payments 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Worldline Defends Itself Against Claims in ‘Dirty Payments’ Probe

June 25, 2025
Worldline’s shares plunged Wednesday (June 25) as media reports alleged the company concealed customer fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Financial Crimefighters NetGuardians and Intix Merge Into Vyntra

June 22, 2025
Financial crime prevention firm NetGuardians has merged with transaction data analytics provider Intix. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Apple: App Store Blocked $2 Billion in Fraud Last Year

May 27, 2025
Apple says its App Store prevented more than $2 billion in fraudulent transactions last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...