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.

Companies, US Gov’t Warn Of Coronavirus Cyber Scams

Companies, US Gov’t Warn Of Coronavirus Cyber Scams
Companies, US Gov’t Warn Of Coronavirus Cyber Scams
March 17, 2020  |  Economy

As more firms worldwide push for workers to hunker down from home in order to fend off the spread of the coronavirus, people are advised...

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Kount Control Aims To Cut Account Takeover Fraud
Kount Control Aims To Cut Account Takeover Fraud
March 17, 2020  |  Merchant Innovation

With a new solution announced Tuesday (March 17), identity trust and digital fraud protection firm Kount seeks to help people avoid the pitfalls and annoyances...

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Cyber Attack Hits US Health Department As It Tries To Fight Coronavirus
Cyber Attack Hits US Health Department As It Tries To Fight Coronavirus
March 17, 2020  |  Cybersecurity

A cyber attack was leveled at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Sunday amid that department’s continued vital role in the coronavirus...

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European Bank Branches Close, Limit Hours
European Bank Branches Close, Limit Hours
March 16, 2020  |  Economy

The coronavirus could have far-reaching effects on grocery stores, entertainment and banking, while boosting delivery services and identity verification services. Here are the latest updates...

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Qdoba’s Upgraded App Leaves No Reward Point Behind
Qdoba’s Upgraded App Leaves No Reward Point Behind
March 16, 2020  |  Mobile Order Ahead

Mobile order-ahead is growing faster than ever before, with digital ordering and delivery having grown 300 percent faster than in-store dining since 2014. Approximately 60...

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NY Crypto Cos. Ordered To Create Coronavirus Emergency Plans
NY Crypto Cos. Ordered To Create Coronavirus Emergency Plans
March 15, 2020  |  Economy

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) sent a letter to the approximate 18 cryptocurrency firms it regulates saying they have 30 days to...

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Lawsuit Alleges Toys R Us Execs Bilked Company During Bankruptcy
Lawsuit Alleges Toys R Us Execs Bilked Company During Bankruptcy
March 15, 2020  |  Retail

A lawsuit filed in New York representing a trust of more than 100 creditors for Toys R Us claims that executives took bonuses they shouldn’t have...

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eCommerce Fraud Presents A $12 Billion Problem
eCommerce Fraud Presents A $12 Billion Problem
March 14, 2020  |  Retail

With the coronavirus putting eCommerce front and center, it has unfortunately been joined by its cousin: online retail fraud. Conservative estimates put online sales at...

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