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.

Agentic Agents Confront and Combat Fraud as Scams Accelerate

Agentic Agents Confront and Combat Fraud as Scams Accelerate
Agentic Agents Confront and Combat Fraud as Scams Accelerate
February 23, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

A consumer receives a text message that appears to come from her bank. The tone is urgent. The link opens a convincing login page. Credentials...

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Open-Loop Systems Help Modernize Transit Payments
Open-Loop Systems Help Modernize Transit Payments
February 23, 2026  |  Transportation

Transit systems around the world are moving away from cash and paper tickets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Discover Network Shows How Sharing Data Can Turn the Tide on Fraud
Discover Network Shows How Sharing Data Can Turn the Tide on Fraud
February 20, 2026  |  Security & Fraud

Fraud is no longer a marginal cost of doing business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Experience Economy Pushes Payments to $20B Super Bowl Test
Experience Economy Pushes Payments to $20B Super Bowl Test
February 18, 2026  |  Digital Payments

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Stronger Digital IDs Help Stop $34 Billion in Fraud Losses
Stronger Digital IDs Help Stop $34 Billion in Fraud Losses
February 16, 2026  |  Authentication

Fraudsters have been using artificial intelligence, automation and highly convincing impersonation tactics to steal identities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Banks Shift AI From Chatbots to Autonomous Money Movement
Banks Shift AI From Chatbots to Autonomous Money Movement
February 13, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

The most consequential artificial intelligence deployments in finance are invisible to customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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On ‘From the Block,’ Experts Warn Crypto Must Fix Scams and User Errors Before Scaling
On ‘From the Block,’ Experts Warn Crypto Must Fix Scams and User Errors Before Scaling
February 12, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

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CFOs Turn Fraud Control Into Margin Defense
CFOs Turn Fraud Control Into Margin Defense
February 11, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

Tradition is as tradition does. And traditionally, in many finance organizations, fraud protection has lived in the same mental bucket as insurance premiums and audit...

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Google and Entrust Team to Combat Identity Fraud
Google and Entrust Team to Combat Identity Fraud
February 09, 2026  |  Identity

Identity verification company Entrust has launched a security partnership with Google. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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