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.

Auto Lenders Face Emerging Threat From AI-Powered Fraud Tools
Auto Lenders Face Emerging Threat From AI-Powered Fraud Tools
March 25, 2025  |  Fraud Attack

Auto lenders face an emerging threat from artificial intelligence (AI)-powered fraud tools, according to Point Predictive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Fiserv CEO Wants to Tap AI to Find Social Security Fraud 
Fiserv CEO Wants to Tap AI to Find Social Security Fraud 
March 25, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

In his years at companies like Fiserv, Frank Bisignano has cultivated a reputation as a fixer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Westpac to Enable Consumers to Block Accounts When Suspecting Fraud
Westpac to Enable Consumers to Block Accounts When Suspecting Fraud
March 24, 2025  |  Banking

Westpac, a bank operating in Australia and New Zealand, plans to enable customers to immediately block their account through its app or online banking. Get...

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Inspector General Report Points to Banks’ Cybersecurity Risks and Dwindling FDIC ‘IT Expertise’
Inspector General Report Points to Banks’ Cybersecurity Risks and Dwindling FDIC ‘IT Expertise’
March 21, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

A deep dive into Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s (FDIC) Office of Inspector General’s latest audit and report on the agency reveals key risks to banks:...

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Australia’s eCommerce Merchants Want Help as They Battle Chargebacks
Australia’s eCommerce Merchants Want Help as They Battle Chargebacks
March 19, 2025  |  eCommerce

Chargebacks are a fact of life in commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Why Account Validation Changes When Banks Say Yes
Why Account Validation Changes When Banks Say Yes
March 18, 2025  |  Authentication

The convergence of ACH, open banking and account validation has the potential to make transactions more secure — and faster — as instant payments gain...

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77% of Banks Considering Tap-To-Authenticate Technology to Stop Fraud
77% of Banks Considering Tap-To-Authenticate Technology to Stop Fraud
March 14, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

America’s banks are under siege, and the enemy is invisible. Authentication-based fraud is skyrocketing, leaving financial institutions scrambling to fight back against an epidemic of...

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New York to Consider Bill to Strengthen Consumer Protection Law
New York to Consider Bill to Strengthen Consumer Protection Law
March 13, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced a new bill designed to strengthen the state’s consumer protection law, saying the bill is needed at a...

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Blackwall Raises $49 Million to Battle AI-Powered Bots
Blackwall Raises $49 Million to Battle AI-Powered Bots
March 13, 2025  |  Investments

Estonia-based cybersecurity firm Blackwall raised 45 million euros (about $49 million) in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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