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Wirecard Delays Annual Report After Auditors Can’t Confirm $2.1B In Cash Exists
June 18, 2020

Wirecard has postponed publication of its 2019 annual report after disclosing that its auditor can’t confirm the existence $2.1 billion in trust accounts — or about a quarter of the value on the company’s books. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Former eBay PR Chief Reportedly Involved In Harassment Campaign
June 17, 2020

A former eBay communications chief and veteran public relations executive was involved in a campaign to cyberstalk and harass a Massachusetts couple behind a newsletter critical of the online retailer, according to a Bloomberg report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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US House Weighs Response As Cyberattacks Against FIs Jump 238 Pct
June 16, 2020

Cyberattacks against the financial industry have jumped by 238 percent in just the first five months of the year, VMware, Inc. Head of Cybersecurity Strategy Tom Kellermann said, testifying before a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee on Tuesday (June 16). Get the Full Story Complete...

Fraudsters May Pocket $26B In Jobless Benefits
June 16, 2020

As much as $26 billion in unemployment benefits in the United States is either being taken by fraudsters or improperly made for one reason or another, a top federal government watchdog estimates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Former eBay Employees Charged In Cyberstalking Newsletter Publishers
June 15, 2020

Six former eBay employees have been charged with cyberstalking a Massachusetts couple who publish a newsletter that company executives viewed as critical of the California eCommerce corporation, according to a press release from U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling in Boston. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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FTC Releases State Data Of COVID-19 Related Consumer Complaints
June 12, 2020

Fraud was the top complaint related to coronavirus logged by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), according to new reports released on the organization’s website. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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FTC Alleges New York Small-Business Lenders Deceived SMBs And Nonprofits
June 10, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission sued two New York small-business lenders Wednesday (June 10) for allegedly using deceptive terms in loans to companies, nonprofits, religious groups and medical offices, and threatening violence and personal-asset seizures to collect funds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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TikTok’s Data Privacy Policies Draw Eyes Of EU Authorities
June 10, 2020

TikTok, the popular Chinese short-form mobile video app, is facing more scrutiny over its privacy policies, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Nintendo Says Hacked Accounts Could Total 300,000
June 09, 2020

The number of Nintendo accounts compromised by hackers was nearly double the amount reported two months ago, according to TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....