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.

Data Dive: New Things Edition – Wells Fargo, Amazon And Bitcoin

Data Dive: New Things Edition – Wells Fargo, Amazon And Bitcoin
Data Dive: New Things Edition – Wells Fargo, Amazon And Bitcoin
April 10, 2017  |  Data Dive

As always, those keeping up with the mainstream news cycle are likely feeling the normal Monday morning nervousness today — though perhaps given the rather militaristic...

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Cybercriminals Are Buying Tax Info To Cash In On Fraudulent Refunds
Cybercriminals Are Buying Tax Info To Cash In On Fraudulent Refunds
April 07, 2017  |  Fraud Attack

Tax season is a busy time for cybercriminals, with consumers’ personal data being sold online so thieves can file fraudulent tax returns and cash in...

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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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