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FTC Refunding $2.6M To Companies Duped By A-1 Janitorial
Security & Fraud // December 17, 2019

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is refunding over $2.6 million to small businesses that were scammed by A-1 Janitorial, a New York-based office supply company, the FTC said in a press release on Tuesday (Dec. 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

In Payments Fraud, A Crypto Scam
B2B Payments // June 14, 2019

It’s not just about invoices and BEC.  In one recent example, payments fraud reached into the crypto realm – and a publicly listed company.  Elsewhere, fraud at a health center in Manitoba received more than a million dollars in questionable payouts.

FTC Returns Funds to Debt Collection Scheme Victims
Debt // March 31, 2017

Anyone who’s ever been strapped for cash and looking for a small loan to tide them over until payday has likely turned to debt collection businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

SEC Charges ex-iPayments Executives With Million Dollar Scheme
Security & Fraud // March 13, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced Friday (March 11) that it has lodged charges against two ex-executives at a credit card processing company for masterminding a scheme to steal millions of dollars through fake expense reimbursements, invoices that were inflated and other improper accounting tactics. Get the...

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Bitcoin Daily: SEC Warns Consumers Of Crypto-Trading Scams; Hamilton FinTech Launches Jefferson Stablecoin

July 06, 2020
To commemorate the Fourth of July holiday, Hamilton Fintech has launched the Jefferson Coin (JEF), according to a press release, a new stablecoin backed by a wide array of global assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

FTC Refunding $2.6M To Companies Duped By A-1 Janitorial

December 17, 2019
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is refunding over $2.6 million to small businesses that were scammed by A-1 Janitorial, a New York-based office supply company, the FTC said in a...

FTC Returns Funds to Debt Collection Scheme Victims

March 31, 2017
Anyone who’s ever been strapped for cash and looking for a small loan to tide them over until payday has likely turned to debt collection businesses. Get the Full Story Complete...

SEC Charges ex-iPayments Executives With Million Dollar Scheme

March 13, 2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced Friday (March 11) that it has lodged charges against two ex-executives at a credit card processing company for masterminding a scheme to steal millions of dollars...