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.

Signifyd Raises $20M To Tackle Online Merchant Chargebacks
Signifyd Raises $20M To Tackle Online Merchant Chargebacks
February 26, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Signifyd, the California-based startup that provides fraud protection to businesses in the eCommerce space, announced Thursday (Feb. 25) that it closed a $20 million Series B...

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How To Stop Chargebacks (Before They Happen)
How To Stop Chargebacks (Before They Happen)
February 25, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Merchants, what if someone told you that there was a way to stop chargebacks for good? Well, listen up, since that’s what Andrew Mathieson, TSYS...

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MasterCard’s Aim To Reduce False Declines
MasterCard’s Aim To Reduce False Declines
February 19, 2016  |  Merchant Innovation

MasterCard is expanding its security offerings with the launch of a new suite of solutions that uses real-time intelligence to improve fraud management decisions. The pack of...

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ISIS Wants Greenbacks — And That’s A Worrisome Sign
ISIS Wants Greenbacks — And That’s A Worrisome Sign
February 17, 2016  |  International

Here’s the good news: ISIS is strapped for cash and morale is low. Here’s the bad news: ISIS is strapped for cash and morale is...

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The New Banking ATM Malware On The Block
The New Banking ATM Malware On The Block
February 10, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Earlier this week, security firm Kaspersky Labs detailed new attacks on financial institutions, comprised of three separate campaigns known as Metel, GCMAN and Carbanak. Though disparate...

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NCR Warns Of ATM Skimmer Attacks
NCR Warns Of ATM Skimmer Attacks
February 10, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

In the world where cybercriminals steal identities, where cryptocurrency is making inroads and where mobile devices can pay with a tap or a wave, it...

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China’s $7.6B Ponzi Scam Exposes Online Finance Risks
China’s $7.6B Ponzi Scam Exposes Online Finance Risks
February 04, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

In the latest Ponzi scheme of size and of headlines, the news of a $7.6 billion fraud emanating out of China exposes the risks of...

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