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.

Chinese Scammers Snared, Confess To Stealing $138 Million USD
Chinese Scammers Snared, Confess To Stealing $138 Million USD
May 26, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

In an ongoing digital fraud scheme, Chinese scammers have racked up over 950 million yuan ($138 million USD) from more than 93,000 victims by preying...

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Madoff Fund Has Paid Zero To Victims
Madoff Fund Has Paid Zero To Victims
May 24, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The firm responsible for paying out $4 billion to victims of Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme has been spending millions on related billings, including the retention...

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Target Sets New Record: Data Breach Settlement
Target Sets New Record: Data Breach Settlement
May 24, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Target Corp. will pay $18.5 million to settle claims related to the massive data breach that compromised 40 million customers’ credit and debit cards in...

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Stopping Faster Payments Fraud, Faster
Stopping Faster Payments Fraud, Faster
May 23, 2017  |  Data Drivers

When the U.K. implemented Faster Payments, fraud tripled as fraudsters exploited the vulnerabilities of a new system that moved money in an instant. In the...

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When Machines Do The IDV Work Of People
When Machines Do The IDV Work Of People
May 16, 2017  |  Podcast

Industries are abuzz with the fast-growing potential of machine learning — a form of artificial intelligence that allows programs to change, adapt and, obviously, learn...

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Today in Data: Global ‘WANNACRY’ Cyber Attack Impact
Today in Data: Global ‘WANNACRY’ Cyber Attack Impact
May 15, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Cyber attacks have been impacting organizations all around the world recently, with Friday’s ‘WANNACRY’ ransomware attack hitting businesses from all sectors, globally, especially hard. From...

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FTC Cracks Down On Tech Support Scams
FTC Cracks Down On Tech Support Scams
May 15, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in conjunction with other federal, state and international law enforcement partners, recently announced a nationwide and international crackdown on...

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FTC To Announce National Consumer Fraud Program
FTC To Announce National Consumer Fraud Program
May 12, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Over the past few months, we’ve certainly seen and reported on a lot of action involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). From banks challenging...

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Stolen Card And Loyalty Credentials For Sale On Facebook Says LFPA
Stolen Card And Loyalty Credentials For Sale On Facebook Says LFPA
May 12, 2017  |  Facebook

The newly formed Loyalty Fraud Prevention Association (LFPA), launched in September of last year, has made a bold claim in its latest release. Get the Full...

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