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.

Report: Financial Scams Drive 122% Increase in Fraud Losses by US Banks
Report: Financial Scams Drive 122% Increase in Fraud Losses by US Banks
November 22, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Transactions have moved more digital, changing the fraud landscape. Financial institutions (FIs) have made real progress in holding off fraudsters attempting to exploit the digital...

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FTC Refunds $1.9 Million to Victims of Credit Bureau Center Scam
FTC Refunds $1.9 Million to Victims of Credit Bureau Center Scam
November 21, 2024  |  News

The FTC is refunding $1.9 million to victims of a “free” credit report scam. The refunds stem from a 2017 lawsuit by the Federal Trade...

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Federal Reserve Bars CEO Convicted of Embezzlement From Banking Industry
Federal Reserve Bars CEO Convicted of Embezzlement From Banking Industry
November 21, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Reserve Board said Thursday (Nov. 21) that it prohibited Shan Hanes, a former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank who was convicted of embezzlement,...

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New AI Agents Take on Management Jobs
New AI Agents Take on Management Jobs
November 21, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

A new breed of autonomous artificial intelligence called agents is taking over customer service and operations at major companies, making decisions that, until recently, required...

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BioCatch Unveils ‘Behavior-Based’ Financial Crime Intelligence Network
BioCatch Unveils ‘Behavior-Based’ Financial Crime Intelligence Network
November 20, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Fraud prevention firm BioCatch launched what it called “the world’s first interbank, behavior-based, financial crime intelligence-sharing network.” The BioCatch Trust Network is designed to protect...

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Financial Institutions Face Surge in Check Fraud
Financial Institutions Face Surge in Check Fraud
November 19, 2024  |  News

Banks, credit unions and brokerages are reportedly racing to keep up with a surge in check fraud as tips for committing the crime are being...

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Digital Wallets Help Drive Widespread Adoption of Network Tokens
Digital Wallets Help Drive Widespread Adoption of Network Tokens
November 18, 2024  |  Blockchain

No matter the application, the guiding principle behind tokenization remains the same: replacing sensitive data with a digital representation (token) that protects that data. Recent...

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AI Video Tool Scams Target Content Creators
AI Video Tool Scams Target Content Creators
November 18, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign using fake AI video generation software to steal sensitive data from Windows and Mac users, highlighting new...

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Why the Customer Experience Should Drive Fraud Prevention Strategies
Why the Customer Experience Should Drive Fraud Prevention Strategies
November 18, 2024  |  Opinion

A solid fraud prevention strategy includes reducing false positives and ensuring an improved customer experience, Featurespace founder Dave Excell writes in a new PYMNTS eBook,...

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