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.

Digital Wallets Bring New Rules for Consumer Protection

Digital Wallets Bring New Rules for Consumer Protection
Digital Wallets Bring New Rules for Consumer Protection
September 21, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

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Polymarket Accused of Ignoring Fraud in Pursuit of Growth
Polymarket Accused of Ignoring Fraud in Pursuit of Growth
September 20, 2026  |  Markets

The prediction market sector is quickly growing, and marquee player Polymarket along with it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Scammers Use Outdated Payment Tech to Steal Government Benefits
Scammers Use Outdated Payment Tech to Steal Government Benefits
September 20, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

Decades-old payment technology is reportedly helping scammers steal hundreds of millions of dollars from the welfare system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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AI Agents Become the Next Payments Customer
AI Agents Become the Next Payments Customer
September 18, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

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House Passes Bill to Give Local Police More Tools Against Elder Financial Fraud
House Passes Bill to Give Local Police More Tools Against Elder Financial Fraud
September 17, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

The House approved legislation Tuesday (Sept. 15) aimed at giving state and local law enforcement more resources to investigate sophisticated financial scams targeting older consumers...

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S&P Acquires OpenZeppelin to Bring Risk Assessment to On-Chain Finance
S&P Acquires OpenZeppelin to Bring Risk Assessment to On-Chain Finance
September 17, 2026  |  Blockchain

S&P Global is acquiring blockchain security company OpenZeppelin as it looks to expand its risk assessment business to on-chain financial products, according to a Thursday...

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Revolut Hackers Issue $3 Million Ransom for Customer Data
Revolut Hackers Issue $3 Million Ransom for Customer Data
September 17, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

Hackers claiming to have breached British FinTech Revolut have now reportedly issued a ransom demand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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The Next Fraud Frontier Is the Impostor Who Passes Every Check
The Next Fraud Frontier Is the Impostor Who Passes Every Check
September 17, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

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