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.

Retail Fraud Online Actually Went Down For Black Friday
Retail Fraud Online Actually Went Down For Black Friday
December 01, 2017  |  Retail

Here’s a nice change of pace going into the weekend: It looks like online fraud did something unsual for Black Friday this year. Get the...

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The Cyber Grinch Is Coming To Retailers
The Cyber Grinch Is Coming To Retailers
November 30, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Fraudsters have been making their lists and checking them twice, and it’s not going to make for a very happy holiday for retailers. Get the...

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Lather. Rinse. Do Not Repeat. Inside Transaction Laundering, Inc.
Lather. Rinse. Do Not Repeat. Inside Transaction Laundering, Inc.
November 29, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Ever wonder why it’s called “laundering money?” It’s because this type of fraud literally started with laundromats. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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EU Tightens Online, Offline Shopping Security Standards
EU Tightens Online, Offline Shopping Security Standards
November 28, 2017  |  Banking

The European Commission has signed off on new rules that they say will make it more secure for consumers purchasing goods and services from European...

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Account Takeover: An Evolution In eCommerce Fraud
Account Takeover: An Evolution In eCommerce Fraud
November 21, 2017  |  Fraud Prevention

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Fighting The Friendly Fraud Fight
Fighting The Friendly Fraud Fight
November 21, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Card not present (CNP) fraud is on the rise. Fraudsters are adept and adapting to the paths of least resistance when it comes to scamming...

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Phone Data Adds Depth To Emailage Risk Assessment
Phone Data Adds Depth To Emailage Risk Assessment
November 13, 2017  |  Startup Check-In

As its name suggests, Emailage, an Arizona-based identity verification startup, uses customers’ email addresses to deliver risk scores to financial institutions (FIs) and online merchants....

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In Expense Fraud, Admitting There’s A Problem Is The First Step
In Expense Fraud, Admitting There’s A Problem Is The First Step
November 10, 2017  |  B2B Payments

For any organization with an attitude of, “It can’t happen to me,” here’s a wakeup call: Corporate fraud is common and on the rise. Get...

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