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The Next Fraud Frontier Is the Impostor Who Passes Every Check

September 17, 2026
Cover image for the September 2026 PYMNTS Intelligence and Paymentology Payments Innovation Tracker. Digital fraud is evolving into AI-driven identity impersonation as issuers shift from static checks to continuous trust verification.
Revolut Faces Extortion Threats Following Email Scam
Cybersecurity // September 16, 2026

Last week, Revolut revealed that customer data had been exposed in an email scam. 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...

AI Helps Make Fraud 4.5 Times as Profitable for Scammers
Artificial Intelligence // September 14, 2026

Fraudsters are reportedly trading massive scam operations for smaller and more profitable schemes using 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...

Revolut Says Customer Data Leaked in Email Scam
Cybersecurity // September 13, 2026

An email-based scam has reportedly led to the leak of Revolut customer data. 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....

$320 Million Bitcoin Hack Hits Liquid Crypto Network
Cryptocurrency // September 07, 2026

Hackers siphoned away $320 million from the Liquid Network blockchain, the latest in a string of high-profile cryptocurrency thefts. 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...

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The Next Fraud Frontier Is the Impostor Who Passes Every Check

September 17, 2026
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 to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if […]

53% of Scam Victims Recover Money When They Tell Their Bank

March 23, 2026
A scam often works because the payment happens before the victim has time to think. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Behind the Top Scams Consumers Face and the Defenses That Work

January 13, 2026
Fraudsters are nothing if not creative, constantly reshaping old tricks with new technology to stay one step ahead of consumers and the institutions that serve them. Get the Full Story...

Account Takeovers Surge as Banks Scramble to Respond

December 22, 2025
Fraudsters are constantly evolving, and banks are struggling to keep up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Revolut Faces Extortion Threats Following Email Scam

September 16, 2026
Last week, Revolut revealed that customer data had been exposed in an email scam. 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 […]

AI Helps Make Fraud 4.5 Times as Profitable for Scammers

September 14, 2026
Fraudsters are reportedly trading massive scam operations for smaller and more profitable schemes using artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Revolut Says Customer Data Leaked in Email Scam

September 13, 2026
An email-based scam has reportedly led to the leak of Revolut customer data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

$320 Million Bitcoin Hack Hits Liquid Crypto Network

September 07, 2026
Hackers siphoned away $320 million from the Liquid Network blockchain, the latest in a string of high-profile cryptocurrency thefts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...