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.

FTC Cracks Down On Tech Support Scams

FTC Cracks Down On Tech Support Scams
FTC Cracks Down On Tech Support Scams
May 15, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

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  |  Cybersecurity

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 / Meta

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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Human Error To Blame For Much Of Corporate Finance Scam, Says Verizon
Human Error To Blame For Much Of Corporate Finance Scam, Says Verizon
May 09, 2017  |  B2B Payments

The bad news keeps on coming for businesses facing cyberattacks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Hacker Tracker: Sabre Investigating Breach, Card Testing On The Rise
Hacker Tracker: Sabre Investigating Breach, Card Testing On The Rise
May 05, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

It’s been a big week in the broader cybersecurity realm, starting with a data breach of Sabre Corporation’s hospitality unit. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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YapStone Matches Property Dwellers to Frictionless Payment Processes
YapStone Matches Property Dwellers to Frictionless Payment Processes
May 03, 2017  |  Matchmakers

In the late 90s, YapStone’s current CEO and chairman, Tom Villante, was an investment banker looking for his next big thing. Back then online was...

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How Faster Payments Demands Faster Reactions Against B2B Payments Fraud
How Faster Payments Demands Faster Reactions Against B2B Payments Fraud
May 03, 2017  |  B2B Payments

NACHA may have assured some banks that Same Day ACH hasn’t led to an increase in payments fraud, but concerns remain widespread about how the...

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Ecommerce Fraud To Surge, Says Radial Data
Ecommerce Fraud To Surge, Says Radial Data
May 02, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Credit card fraud is a fact that will likely continue to plague retailers for the foreseeable future. It’s on the rise in the eCommerce arena,...

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