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.

Amazon Takes Battle To Thwart Fake Reviews To Social Media Peers, Regulators
Amazon Takes Battle To Thwart Fake Reviews To Social Media Peers, Regulators
June 16, 2021  |  Retail

In its ongoing fight to stamp out fake product reviews and earn customers’ trust, Amazon is calling upon social media companies and consumer protection regulators...

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Today In Payments: China’s Tech Regs Focus On Data; ID Fraud Delays US Tax Refunds
Today In Payments: China’s Tech Regs Focus On Data; ID Fraud Delays US Tax Refunds
June 14, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, China is targeting data control in its latest Big Tech regulations, and a hike in identity fraud has delayed many tax...

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Multi-Factor Authentication Makes QSRs Promotions, Discounts Fraud-Free
Multi-Factor Authentication Makes QSRs Promotions, Discounts Fraud-Free
June 14, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

In keeping with the adage that “no good deed goes unpunished,“ it turns out that those popular promotions and discounts that restaurants use to reward existing...

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NEW REPORT: Open Banking Accelerates EU Merchants New eCommerce Plans
NEW REPORT: Open Banking Accelerates EU Merchants New eCommerce Plans
June 14, 2021  |  Banking

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Looking Ahead, Innovation And Partnerships Will Be Key To Consumer Confidence
Looking Ahead, Innovation And Partnerships Will Be Key To Consumer Confidence
June 14, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Synthetic fraud is on the rise and evolving, with research showing that 85 percent to 95 percent goes undetected by traditional fraud models. Get the...

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Merchants Get Real To Stop Fake Human Fraud Attacks
Merchants Get Real To Stop Fake Human Fraud Attacks
June 14, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

The fact that fraud levels spiked throughout the pandemic is well-known. Less reported on, but equally pressing, is the fact that fraud hasn’t only increased...

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Hike In ID Fraud Causes Delays In US Tax Refunds, Stimulus Checks
Hike In ID Fraud Causes Delays In US Tax Refunds, Stimulus Checks
June 13, 2021  |  Taxes

Identity thieves are inflicting pain not only on victims, but on taxpayers whose refunds have been delayed by IRS security protocols the criminals have made...

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Bitcoin Daily: Musk Ties Telsa Bitcoin Transactions To Cleaner Energy; Argentina’s Central Bank To Probe FinTech Crypto Investments
Bitcoin Daily: Musk Ties Telsa Bitcoin Transactions To Cleaner Energy; Argentina’s Central Bank To Probe...
June 13, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reversed course, saying the company will now accept cryptocurrency as payment, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Security Breach Exposes Data Of 3.3 M Volkswagen, Audi Customers, Interested Buyers
Security Breach Exposes Data Of 3.3 M Volkswagen, Audi Customers, Interested Buyers
June 11, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

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