fraud

Fraud is intentional deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain, or to deprive a victim of a legal right. Fraud can violate civil law, a criminal law, or it may cause no loss of money, property or legal right but still be an element of another civil or criminal wrong.

Beyond Breaches: Why Security and Trust Are the Real Currency of Payments
Beyond Breaches: Why Security and Trust Are the Real Currency of Payments
December 19, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The stakes for fraud prevention and data security are rising with innovation across digital payments. Trust remains the cornerstone of today’s dynamic ecosystem, but it...

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Bureau Raises $30 Million for Anti-Fraud Campaign With PayPal Ventures’ Help
Bureau Raises $30 Million for Anti-Fraud Campaign With PayPal Ventures’ Help
December 18, 2024  |  Investments

Fraud prevention/compliance platform Bureau has raised $30 million in a Series B round. The new funding round, which included participation by PayPal Ventures, will help Bureau use artificial...

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QR Codes Are Everywhere — But Are They Safe for Payments?
QR Codes Are Everywhere — But Are They Safe for Payments?
December 18, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

QR codes have become a common feature in retail, marketing and payment systems, changing the way businesses engage with consumers while offering convenience and efficiency....

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Visa: AI Helped Block 85% More Fraud on Cyber Monday
Visa: AI Helped Block 85% More Fraud on Cyber Monday
December 17, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Visa’s artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities enabled it to block 85% more suspected fraud globally on Cyber Monday compared to a year earlier....

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Revolut Introduces Fraud Protection for Crypto Customers
Revolut Introduces Fraud Protection for Crypto Customers
December 17, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Revolut will reportedly offer new anti-fraud security measures to its cryptocurrency customers starting next year. “In the crypto space, there’s a little bit of an issue with...

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Fraud Expert Claims Four Key Pillars of Risk Threaten Consumer and Merchant Circle of Trust
Fraud Expert Claims Four Key Pillars of Risk Threaten Consumer and Merchant Circle of Trust
December 17, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Trust is a balancing act as companies, banks and merchants collaborate to make everyday financial life and commerce a reality. Featurespace Chief Operating Officer Tim...

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Rhode Island Urges Residents to Protect Personal Information Amid Data Breach
Rhode Island Urges Residents to Protect Personal Information Amid Data Breach
December 16, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Rhode Island is urging the state’s residents to protect their personal information amid a data breach of RIBridges, a system that handles many of the...

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HSBC Australia Sued for ‘Widespread’ Anti-Fraud Failings
HSBC Australia Sued for ‘Widespread’ Anti-Fraud Failings
December 16, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

Banking giant HSBC is facing a lawsuit in Australia over alleged fraud-prevention failures. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced Monday (Dec. 16) that...

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AI Validates Trading Partners While Playing Role of B2B Fraud Fighter
AI Validates Trading Partners While Playing Role of B2B Fraud Fighter
December 16, 2024  |  B2B Payments

The paper check endures, perhaps bafflingly so, in the digital age. There are easier ways to pay, of course, but for commercial transactions, the paper...

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