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.

Coinbase: Justice Department to Pursue Criminal Charges Against Cybercriminals

Coinbase: Justice Department to Pursue Criminal Charges Against Cybercriminals
Coinbase: Justice Department to Pursue Criminal Charges Against Cybercriminals
May 19, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The Justice Department is reportedly investigating the data breach announced last week by Coinbase Global. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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UK Investment Association Warns of Rise in ‘Cloning Scams’
UK Investment Association Warns of Rise in ‘Cloning Scams’
May 18, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

A British investment group is warning consumers about the proliferation of “cloning scams.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Binance and Kraken Reportedly Fend Off Social Engineering Hack
Binance and Kraken Reportedly Fend Off Social Engineering Hack
May 18, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Binance and Kraken were reportedly targeted in a social engineering cyberattack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Coinbase Says Cybersecurity Incident Could Cost It $400 Million
Coinbase Says Cybersecurity Incident Could Cost It $400 Million
May 16, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Coinbase disclosed that the cybersecurity incident it reported Thursday (May 15) could cost it as much as $400 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Global Crime Rings Exploit Meta Platforms, Triggering Bank-Fraud Spike
Global Crime Rings Exploit Meta Platforms, Triggering Bank-Fraud Spike
May 16, 2025  |  Fraud Attack

Criminals are “flooding” Facebook and Instagram with bogus ads and marketplace listings, fueling what The Wall Street Journal calls an “epidemic of scams” that is...

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Coinbase Reimburses Customers Following $20 Million Extortion Attempt
Coinbase Reimburses Customers Following $20 Million Extortion Attempt
May 15, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

Coinbase is reimbursing users following a data breach that turned into an extortion attempt. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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DEA: US Banks ‘Prime Candidate for Exploitation’ by Money Launderers
DEA: US Banks ‘Prime Candidate for Exploitation’ by Money Launderers
May 15, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

Banks in the United States are increasingly finding themselves ensnared in cartel-connected money laundering operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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AI Explainer: How Large Transaction Models Are Securing Payment Flows
AI Explainer: How Large Transaction Models Are Securing Payment Flows
May 14, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Digital transformation has opened a fire hose of new information flows, particularly around payments and commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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