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.

Compliance As Core Competency
Compliance As Core Competency
April 07, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Payment API firm WePay knows that transactions across crowdfunding and other activities demands compliance as nuanced as the stakeholders in a transaction itself. Welcome to...

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The Extremely High Cost Of Counterfeit
The Extremely High Cost Of Counterfeit
April 06, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Given that counterfeiting is driven largely by the desire for cheap goods, it can be somewhat shocking to see exactly just how high the annual...

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Are Samsung TVs Hiding Major Hacking Flaws?
Are Samsung TVs Hiding Major Hacking Flaws?
April 05, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Security researchers in Israel have discovered serious vulnerabilities in the operating system used by Samsung in its smart televisions, smart watches and mobile devices, Fortune...

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In Open Letter, Wells Fargo Says It Is Committed To Customers
In Open Letter, Wells Fargo Says It Is Committed To Customers
April 05, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Wells Fargo is seeking to reassure its customers, and perhaps gain new ones, with a commitment stated in black and white. Get the Full Story...

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Ponzi Schemes Are Alive and Kicking
Ponzi Schemes Are Alive and Kicking
April 04, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The art of deceiving people out of money is nothing new. Dating back to the twentieth century with Charles Ponzi, Ponzi schemes have been used...

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When Treasurers Are SMEs’ Worst Enemies
When Treasurers Are SMEs’ Worst Enemies
April 04, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Insider fraud is an often overlooked threat to an organization that is instead looking outward to protect its money and data. According to research released...

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Netspend Agrees To Settle FTC Allegations
Netspend Agrees To Settle FTC Allegations
April 03, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

After a lengthy legal process with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Netspend Corporation has come to an agreement. The company, which serves those without...

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FTC Returns Funds to Debt Collection Scheme Victims
FTC Returns Funds to Debt Collection Scheme Victims
March 31, 2017  |  Debt

Anyone who’s ever been strapped for cash and looking for a small loan to tide them over until payday has likely turned to debt collection businesses....

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Sizzle/Fizzle: In Banking, Truth as Currency
Sizzle/Fizzle: In Banking, Truth as Currency
March 31, 2017  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

If you were in the market for a credit card or looking to sell a house, this past week was a good one, as rewards...

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