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.

Report: CFPB Probe of Zelle Expected to Include BofA and Wells Fargo
Report: CFPB Probe of Zelle Expected to Include BofA and Wells Fargo
August 07, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is reportedly looking into how some of the biggest U.S. banks handle complaints from customers who dispute transactions made through Zelle. Get...

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Galileo Says Wire Transfers Go Big and Go Digital With New APIs
Galileo Says Wire Transfers Go Big and Go Digital With New APIs
August 07, 2024  |  Faster Payments

If you were looking for another reason to appreciate core banking infrastructure, here it is. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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German Prosecutors Charge 2 Former Wirecard Executives With Embezzlement
German Prosecutors Charge 2 Former Wirecard Executives With Embezzlement
August 06, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Four years after the collapse of online payments company Wirecard, German prosecutors have reportedly charged two more of the firm’s former executives. Get the Full...

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Axiad Raises $25 Million to Bolster ID Verification Offerings
Axiad Raises $25 Million to Bolster ID Verification Offerings
August 04, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Identity security firm Axiad has raised $25 million in a new funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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UK’s National Crime Agency Shuts Down Platform Enabling Scam Calls
UK’s National Crime Agency Shuts Down Platform Enabling Scam Calls
August 02, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) reported Thursday (Aug. 1) that it shut down a platform that was used to make 1.8 million scam calls...

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Rewards Drive Mobile Wallet Use for One-Third of eCommerce Shoppers
Rewards Drive Mobile Wallet Use for One-Third of eCommerce Shoppers
August 01, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Rewards are a stronger draw for digital wallet users shopping via digital channels than those making purchases in person. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Tokenization’s Rise Offers New Ways to Monetize Data and Real World Assets
Tokenization’s Rise Offers New Ways to Monetize Data and Real World Assets
August 01, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

The concept behind tokenization is simple. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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SEC: Founder of Social Platform IRL Defrauded Investors
SEC: Founder of Social Platform IRL Defrauded Investors
August 01, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

In internet lingo, the abbreviation IRL means “in real life.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Cyberattack on World’s Largest Silver Producer Shows Data Is the New Gold
Cyberattack on World’s Largest Silver Producer Shows Data Is the New Gold
August 01, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Effective cybersecurity programs are critical for today’s traditional industries, where IT spending is low and historically deprioritized relative to other initiatives. Get the Full Story...

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