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.

Can AI Reverse The Subscription Churn Curse?
Can AI Reverse The Subscription Churn Curse?
February 08, 2018  |  Subscription Commerce

“Recurring payments” is a bit of a misnomer, when approximately 13 percent of them don’t recur at all. Instead, the card on file gets declined,...

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Tokenization: The Security Key For Call Centers
Tokenization: The Security Key For Call Centers
February 08, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Call centers are fast becoming a fraudster favorite. Why? Because they’re just so darn inviting. Committing fraud over the phone in a call center environment...

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DOJ Charges 36 Over $530M In Cyber ID Crime Spree
DOJ Charges 36 Over $530M In Cyber ID Crime Spree
February 07, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

You’ve heard of a baker’s dozen. Well, here, perhaps, is the hacker’s three dozen — and might there be more? Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Silicon Valley Startup CEO Charged With Wire Fraud
Silicon Valley Startup CEO Charged With Wire Fraud
February 07, 2018  |  Legal

The founder and CEO of a failed startup has pleaded guilty for defrauding former employees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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In Battling Identity Fraud, Finding The (Synthetic ID) Devil Behind The Details
In Battling Identity Fraud, Finding The (Synthetic ID) Devil Behind The Details
February 06, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Millions of people are victim of identity theft each year. Post Equifax breach, the numbers will swell. The fraudsters are ever resourceful, picking and choosing...

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eBay/PayPal: What Everyone Missed
eBay/PayPal: What Everyone Missed
February 05, 2018  |  Digital Payments

The year was 1999. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Hackers Targeting Payroll Direct Deposit
Hackers Targeting Payroll Direct Deposit
February 02, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Of all of the scams targeting corporates, another one is landing on their radar. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Payments Ecosystem Readies For Visa’s New Chargeback Rules 
Payments Ecosystem Readies For Visa’s New Chargeback Rules 
February 02, 2018  |  VISA

What you don’t know can, indeed, hurt you — especially when it comes to chargeback liability. The waters of transaction disputes are challenging even today, but...

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Startup Roundup: Changing The Name Of The Game
Startup Roundup: Changing The Name Of The Game
January 31, 2018  |  Startup Roundup

January is a month of New Year’s resolutions for the masses, and it was no different for these startups, many of which have launched or...

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