Fraud Prevention news and trends

Why Friction Is Not the Enemy in Identity Verification

March 30, 2026
Trulioo ID verification
AI Takes On the Spam Call Epidemic
artificial intelligence // March 29, 2026

Every day, millions of consumers feel their phones buzz with yet another spam call, a problem that continues to grow despite years of regulation and filtering tools. According to the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, Americans received 29.6 billion robocalls in 2025, showing how persistent...

74% of Embedded Finance Platforms Report Less Fraud
Fraud Prevention // March 27, 2026

A finding from a new PYMNTS security report suggests that the technology expanding fraud risk in business payments may also hold its most promising solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Fragmented Payments Data Is Giving Fraudsters the Upper Hand
Fraud Prevention // March 26, 2026

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The Next Big Fraud Threat Starts With One Bad Click
Cybersecurity // March 24, 2026

The most damaging threat vectors of the cybersecurity landscape are presumed to be technological ones. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Why Friction Is Not the Enemy in Identity Verification

March 30, 2026
For digital commerce and financial services, onboarding represents the first real test of trust between a platform and a customer. The process determines whether identity verification protects the ecosystem, including consumers, banks and merchants, while still allowing legitimate users to enter quickly and with confidence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this […]

74% of Embedded Finance Platforms Report Less Fraud

March 27, 2026
A finding from a new PYMNTS security report suggests that the technology expanding fraud risk in business payments may also hold its most promising solution. Get the Full Story Complete...

Fragmented Payments Data Is Giving Fraudsters the Upper Hand

March 26, 2026
Watch more: Virtual Roundtable With Trulioo’s Kiran Kumar and Mastercard’s Kurt Weiss Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

The Next Big Fraud Threat Starts With One Bad Click

March 24, 2026
The most damaging threat vectors of the cybersecurity landscape are presumed to be technological ones. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Quick Reads
Trulioo Names New Execs Amid Increased ID Verification Demand

March 12, 2026
Identity verification/fraud protection platform Trulioo has named three new executives from the payments field. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Commerzbank Taps Hawk to Fight Money Laundering With AI

March 11, 2026
Germany’s Commerzbank launched a partnership with anti-fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) technology firm Hawk. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Mastercard Says AI vs AI Will Be Fraud Prevention’s Future

March 09, 2026
Mastercard says artificial intelligence (AI) is contributing to “unprecedented” levels of fraud and cybercrime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Tether Has Blocked $3.5 Billion in Crime-Linked Stablecoins Since 2023

February 27, 2026
Tether has frozen $3.5 billion of its stablecoins since 2023 and a total of $4.2 billion since the company’s launch, in cases where the tokens were linked to illicit activity, a company spokesperson told Reuters...