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.

Wells Fargo Won’t Catch A Break With Clinton
Wells Fargo Won’t Catch A Break With Clinton
October 03, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton promised that Wells Fargo will be held accountable for its recent scandal and what she described as the bank’s...

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Why Professional Soccer Cares About Digital Fraud
Why Professional Soccer Cares About Digital Fraud
October 03, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

There’s no question that, in today’s digital age, borders are quickly starting to disappear. It’s easier than ever for businesses (and commerce) to digitally connect,...

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Fraudsters Play Dress-Up, Make Off With £113 Million
Fraudsters Play Dress-Up, Make Off With £113 Million
September 23, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

A criminal gang was able to successfully defraud business customers and steal £113 million, but now the group is facing a total of 27 years...

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Who’s Safe When Fraudsters Strike Every 15 Seconds?
Who’s Safe When Fraudsters Strike Every 15 Seconds?
September 22, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Official figures from Financial Fraud Action U.K. (FFA UK) revealed that, in the first six months of 2016, there have been more than 1 million...

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Why Fraud Doesn’t Have To Be The ‘Cost Of Doing Business’
Why Fraud Doesn’t Have To Be The ‘Cost Of Doing Business’
September 14, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Most retailers have been conditioned to think that fraud is simply an unavoidable cost of doing business. And their budgets reflect that. Forter Cofounder and...

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The Cybercriminal’s Sweet Spot
The Cybercriminal’s Sweet Spot
September 01, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Member Banks of the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) seem to be in the cybercriminal’s crosshairs these days. The global interbank messaging system...

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The (Unfriendly) Fraudster Lurking Next Door
The (Unfriendly) Fraudster Lurking Next Door
September 01, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Fraudsters are launching attacks from every nook and cranny in the world, but merchants should also keep a watchful eye on the fraudster down the...

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The Ever-Rising Cost Of Fraud
The Ever-Rising Cost Of Fraud
August 31, 2016  |  Fraud Attack

Fraudsters seem to have embraced the Puritan work ethic: Idle hands are the devil’s workshop. And they’ve been anything but idle. The hot-off-the-presses Global Fraud...

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Fraud Attacks Jump 137 Percent Over The Last Four Quarters
Fraud Attacks Jump 137 Percent Over The Last Four Quarters
August 30, 2016  |  Fraud Attack

Fraudsters seem to have embraced the Puritan work ethic: Idle hands are the devil’s workshop. And they’ve been anything but idle. The hot-off-the-presses Global Fraud...

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