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.

Trumpcoins, Global Growth and Regulatory Battles Defined Crypto This Week
Trumpcoins, Global Growth and Regulatory Battles Defined Crypto This Week
January 29, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Political favor, institutional acceptance and regulatory scrutiny are increasingly colliding to redefine the digital asset landscape. At the heart of this transformation is the ongoing...

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Bank Account Intelligence: The New Frontier in Credit Decisioning
Bank Account Intelligence: The New Frontier in Credit Decisioning
January 28, 2025  |  Authentication

A bank account represents a direct connection to a business or consumer’s daily financial life. It holds all manner of data points that give lenders...

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Hackers Don’t Need Keys If Companies Leave Cyber Doors Open
Hackers Don’t Need Keys If Companies Leave Cyber Doors Open
January 27, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

The data breaches of 2024 made it clear that enterprise cybersecurity is no longer just a reactive IT issue — it’s a core business challenge....

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Cybersecurity Threats Hit Mid-Market Firms Where It Hurts: The Bottom Line
Cybersecurity Threats Hit Mid-Market Firms Where It Hurts: The Bottom Line
January 27, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

When it rains, it pours, especially for middle-market companies caught in the crosshairs of uncertainty. Sandwiched between a competitive landscape full of startups with agility...

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FBI: GameOn Founder Cheated AI Investors Out of $60 Million
FBI: GameOn Founder Cheated AI Investors Out of $60 Million
January 26, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

The founder of artificial intelligence (AI) firm GameOn has been charged with defrauding his company’s investors. The FBI last week charged Alexander Beckman, the company’s...

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Memo to GenAI Companies: The Future of Payments Needs Your Focus
Memo to GenAI Companies: The Future of Payments Needs Your Focus
January 24, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

The payments industry is increasingly defined by speed, security and precision, and generative artificial intelligence promises to transform every facet of financial services. Yet, as...

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PayPal to Settle New York’s Allegations of Cybersecurity Failures
PayPal to Settle New York’s Allegations of Cybersecurity Failures
January 23, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

PayPal will pay a $2 million penalty to New York state to settle the state’s allegations that the company had cybersecurity failures that led to...

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GenAI Is Cleared for Takeoff in Travel Payments
GenAI Is Cleared for Takeoff in Travel Payments
January 23, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

The future of payments isn’t just about what’s possible — it’s about how effectively those possibilities are realized. When it comes to advancements like generative...

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Geolocation Tech Makes Its Case as Fraud Fighter
Geolocation Tech Makes Its Case as Fraud Fighter
January 22, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

Fraudsters have always had a knack for adapting to the game. But the latest player on the anti-fraud team isn’t your run-of-the-mill security solution. It’s...

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