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.

SEC Charges Arbitrade, Cryptobontix in Connection With Crypto Pump-and-Dump Scheme
SEC Charges Arbitrade, Cryptobontix in Connection With Crypto Pump-and-Dump Scheme
September 30, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against Bermudan company Arbitrade, Canadian company Cryptobontix and their principals. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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FINRA Debuts Tougher Money Laundering Rules
FINRA Debuts Tougher Money Laundering Rules
September 30, 2022  |  AML

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a Wall Street regulator, has issued new guidance for broker-dealers on the penalties they could face for violating anti-money...

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Report: LinkedIn Flooded With Fake CISO Profiles
Report: LinkedIn Flooded With Fake CISO Profiles
September 30, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

LinkedIn has been targeted with a wave of fake profiles for chief information security officer (CISO) positions at the world’s biggest companies. Get the Full...

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AI and Biometrics Give Sellers Confidence to Do Business Globally
AI and Biometrics Give Sellers Confidence to Do Business Globally
September 30, 2022  |  Commerce

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Today in Crypto: EU Lawmakers Target DeFi, NFT Money Laundering in New Bill
Today in Crypto: EU Lawmakers Target DeFi, NFT Money Laundering in New Bill
September 29, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Members of the European Parliament determined to fight money laundering will be looking into big crypto transactions alongside the metaverse, DeFi and NFTs. Get the...

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UK Regulator Says Banks Should Reimburse Victims of APP Scams
UK Regulator Says Banks Should Reimburse Victims of APP Scams
September 29, 2022  |  Bank Regulation

Banks in the U.K. will have to make good on the money their customers lose from the biggest type of payment fraud in Britain under...

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Want to Stop Crypto Hacks? Make Them Reversible
Want to Stop Crypto Hacks? Make Them Reversible
September 29, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

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The Real-World Tech That Smooths Payments in the Metaverse
The Real-World Tech That Smooths Payments in the Metaverse
September 28, 2022  |  eCommerce

The new eCommerce landscape is complex and ever evolving: Businesses seeking to provide their customers with new virtual spaces like gaming environments have to adapt...

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Best Line of Payments Fraud Defense: A Harder Target
Best Line of Payments Fraud Defense: A Harder Target
September 28, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

No matter where you look, fraud attacks on banks and merchants are on the rise. The fraudsters are getting more creative in their schemes, leveraging...

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