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.

ATM Hacks Spike 546 Percent In 2015
ATM Hacks Spike 546 Percent In 2015
April 11, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The growth in compromised ATM incidences continued unabated through the past year, FICO noted on Friday (April 8), with the total number of ATMs being hit...

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FTC Returns $596K in ‘Phantom’ Payday Loan Scheme
FTC Returns $596K in ‘Phantom’ Payday Loan Scheme
April 07, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission said on Wednesday (April 6) that it would be mailing more than 1,700 checks — totaling more than $596,000 — to consumers who...

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Ex-State Street Execs Charged In Defrauding Scheme
Ex-State Street Execs Charged In Defrauding Scheme
April 06, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The Justice Department said on Tuesday (April 5) that two executives of State Street, a Boston financial services firm — among the largest asset managers globally,...

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Senators Scuffle Over CFPB’s Payday Lending Regulations
Senators Scuffle Over CFPB’s Payday Lending Regulations
April 06, 2016  |  CFPB

In a bit of jousting just before the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is slated to present a semiannual report to Congress, senators on both sides...

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Trump Hotels Reportedly Breached
Trump Hotels Reportedly Breached
April 05, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

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DOJ Warns Of Increased Tax Fraud Threats
DOJ Warns Of Increased Tax Fraud Threats
April 01, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The U.S. Department of Justice issued a serious warning to the public about the looming threats of fraudulent tax return processors and tax scheme promoters....

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Fraudsters Targeted 73 Percent Of US Companies Last Year
Fraudsters Targeted 73 Percent Of US Companies Last Year
March 31, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Fraudsters may have their sights set on American companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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