QR code scam steals $10K from Calgary family | Globalnews.ca
A Calgary company is warning others after falling victim to a new, online scam using QR codes to defraud victims out of their money.| Global News
A Calgary company is warning others after falling victim to a new, online scam using QR codes to defraud victims out of their money.| Global News
In this blog Signifyd reflect on how retailers can ensure their fraud and checkout systems ready with the rise of agentic commerce.| IMRG
Henry County police are looking for two people who they say used a stolen debit card at Dave & Buster’s in McDonough last week. What It Means For You: If you live on Hawken Trail in McDonough, check your mailbox and recent bank statements. Police believe the card may have been stolen from a mailbox […] The post Two Suspects Used Stolen Debit Card at McDonough Dave & Buster’s appeared first on The Georgia Sun.| The Georgia Sun
Last year, we worked extensively with industry and the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) to prepare for, implement, and ensure compliance with, the PSR’s authorised push payment (APP) reimbursement policy from 7 October 2024. The post APPR policy continues to deliver positive outcomes appeared first on Pay.UK.| Pay.UK
Researchers are dealing with a disturbing trend that threatens the foundation of scientific progress: scientific fraud has become an industry. And it’s […] The post Has Bad Science Become Big Busines appeared first on Social Science Space.| Social Science Space
+++ Update September 2025: Update September 2025: Polish President Signs KSeF Act – Additional Deadline for Micro-Enterprises With the signing of the act introducing the national e-invoicing system (KSeF) on August 27, 2025, the path is now clear for the mandatory use of e-invoicing in Poland. Businesses finally gain planning certainty – including a newly […]| SEEBURGER Blog
Financial institutions could find the early warning signs of attack where cybercriminals organize themselves: on the dark web.| Searchlight Cyber
Some useful pointers for employers in the handling of protected disclosures, courtesy of the EAT’s recent decision in Argence-Lafon -v- Ark Syndicate Management Limited, a sad example of what happens when an employee lets his unshakeable belief in his own rightness cost him his sense of perspective and ultimately his job. As almost always with...... Continue Reading| Employment Law Worldview
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Swap, the e-commerce operating system (OS) that consolidates global operations within one platform for e-commerce brands, today announced a strategic partnership with Signifyd, a leader in fraud and abuse prevention. Swap and Signifyd will work together to deliver the most secure cross-border platform on the market. By integrating Signifyd’s Commerce Protection Platform with Swap Global, […]| Merchant Fraud Journal
ALLENTOWN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Most businesses today rely on vendors and suppliers for many reasons – be it to manufacture goods before they’re shipped to customers or to perform certain services that will help the business maintain operations. Regardless, vendors and suppliers are a critical part of the operational flow of businesses. But as Creditsafe’s Battling Vendor Fraud […]| Merchant Fraud Journal
Learn what you need to know about fraud detection accuracy and the hidden costs of inaccurate fraud detection, from lost revenue to poor CX.| Signifyd
Prosecutors have asked that the pretrial release of Abdiwahab Ahmed Mohamud be revoked after he allegedly engaged in witness tampering.| Alpha News MN
Discover why adopting secure, modern payment portals is essential for organizations of all sizes. Learn how advanced risk management protects sensitive data, prevents fraud, and builds lasting trust in today’s digital payments landscape. %| CSG Forte
The video looked real at first, but to Judge Victoria Kolakowski something just seemed off. A witness named Geri Haas appeared to be giving video testimony that could would help a couple win a $8.7 million lawsuit against their property management company. But it just looked weird. The judge watched the video again. The woman […] The post Deepfake Fraud Testimony Caught In Court By Judge appeared first on Frank on Fraud.| Frank on Fraud
A Denver real estate agent avoided becoming the victim of a sophisticated identity theft scheme which tried to capture her image and a video during a concocted Zoom call. The attempt is part of a growing use of artificial intelligence targeting real estate agents and brokerages across the country. The deepfakes are being used in […]| Frank on Fraud
Insider threats — from negligent behavior to malicious intent — demand a coordinated response to detection, escalation and mitigation, according to experts. And although banks have invested in systems designed to detect and prevent threats emanating from external illicit activities, insider threats often are underestimated. The post Insider risk: Learning and combatting misconceptions appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.| ABA Banking Journal
Banks aren't immune to insistent customers who attempt to circumvent controls that protect the bank or go against their own personal or financial protection. It is critical to create a culture that ensures that employees feel empowered and supported by bank leaders in instances where the customer isn’t right. The post Fraud prevention: When the customer isn’t always right appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.| ABA Banking Journal
An alert employee at an Aylmer bank helped lead police to lay charges against a St. Thomas woman in what they say is a $1.2-million fraud| The London Free Press
By John Trest, Chief Learning Officer, VIPRE Impostor scams are not a new phenomenon, but they are becoming increasingly sophisticated. With the rise of powerful generative AI, cybercriminals are leveraging these tools to enhance the scale and complexity of their attacks. Let’s delve into the mechanics of impostor scams, the tactics employed by attackers, and strategies... The post Impostor Scams: What You Need to Know appeared first on Inspired eLearning.| Inspired eLearning
by John Trest, Product Solution Analyst, VIPRE Our mobile devices are the command centers of our daily lives. From managing bank accounts and work emails to navigating traffic and streaming entertainment, these devices do far more than make calls. Unfortunately, our deep dependence on mobile technology has also made us prime targets for cybercriminals. This threat... The post SMiShing Threats: How Your Mobile Could Be an Attacker’s Gateway appeared first on Inspired eLearning.| Inspired eLearning
Referencing cases of government fraud in Minnesota, lawmakers are looking to tackle fiscal responsibility and accountability in the upcoming session| InForum
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A Belgian national in the United States operated a $5 million Ponzi scheme over the ... Read More The post NEWS RELEASE: Belgian National Sentenced to Prison after Defrauding Investors in a $5M Ponzi Scheme appeared first on blog.commerce.utah.gov.| blog.commerce.utah.gov
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Identity verification, the process by which financial institutions confirm your identity, has evolved over the years due to technological advancements, as well as our dependency on and the convenience of digital devices. Traditionally, this verification process depended on in-person interactions with bank staff and the presentation of physical documents, such as passports, driver's licenses and utility bills. However, these documents can be susceptible to fo...| FedPayments Improvement
Find out why new account fraud, which may occur during digital account openings, is a growing threat that can harm financial institutions and their customers.| FedPayments Improvement
“Shady” brokers allegedly continue to facilitate “license flipping” among fraudulent hospices, though new regulations have started bearing down on the| Hospice News
Social media scheme allegedly netted US$100 million in illicit profits| Investment Executive
Covid-19 might have passed, but the latest outbreak of titulitis is tearing through Spain. A term used to refer to politicians’ obsession with higher| Foundation for Economic Education
The evidence that Attorney General Letitia James committed fraud was so weak that the U.S. attorney quit rather than prosecute.| The Real Deal
Earlier this year, we announced a new three-year charity partnership with Age UK East London, focused on supporting older adults in the boroughs of Hackney, Newham, and Tower Hamlets.| Pay.UK
The American Bankers Association last week responded to a request for information from the Office of the Comptroller of the| ABA Banking Journal
1. Introduction Today Financial Crime News is publishing a Financial Crime Dashboard (see Annex 1) for Latvia and a summary of the progress made, a week after the new Moneyval report for Latvia was discussed at the joint FATF Moneyval Meeting and is said to be positive. Nevertheless, we will have to wait until Q4 2025 as Latvia is the first country to be assessed under the 6th round of country evaluations so it will go through a full quality check. For the avoidance of any doubt, FCN has not ...| Financial Crime News
Today Financial Crime News is publishing an updated Financial Crime Dashboard on Singapore after spending a few weeks meeting many financial crime leaders in the city state, and just ahead of the FATF assessors coming to town for their 5th round onsite. See: FCN Singapore Dashboard June25Pbd The last full FATF evaluation was published in 2016 with a follow up report in 2019 so a lot has changed since then, both in terms of the threat and the response. See for 2016 & See for 2019: The last FA...| Financial Crime News
The UAE ML/TF Risk Assessment 2024 dropped last week and it’s a very big improvement on those prior NRA extracts reported in 2019 and 2021. The UAE has been through a lot during this period, including being added and then removed from FATF’s Grey List. FCN has reported on the journey the UAE has been on including reporting on improvements made, which suggest where genuine political commitment to make improvements in combatting financial crime and money laundering are real a lot can be ach...| Financial Crime News
Scams made the front cover of the Economist’s Feb 8, 2025 edition titled “Scam Inc”. It claims, “every year US$500bn is stolen in online scams” and now it “rivals the international drugs trade”. The source is an “expert in Chinese organised crime who was a police officer in Hong Kong for 11 years. That puts scamming on a par with the illegal drugs trade as one of the world’s biggest illicit industries”. The source named in the piece is well credentialed but he left the HK ...| Financial Crime News
Etsy is restricting access to community forums over security concerns, but will it shield the company from public scrutiny too?| Value Added Resource
Citron Research report says Etsy is the largest organized clearing house for counterfeit goods in the world.| Value Added Resource
Kyle Ramstetter admitted to helping facilitate a kickback scheme. Then prosecutors dropped the case. Then he made a call.| BusinessDen
Fraud has been top of mind since feeding our future surfaced, but the push renewed this week in several efforts from lawmakers, Gov. Tim Walz.| Cloquet Pine Journal
Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson announced charges for eight individuals who are accused of fraudulently billing the state’s 2020 Medicaid program.| Cloquet Pine Journal
Discover the key machine learning fraud prevention benefits.| Signifyd
Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson announced charges for eight individuals who are accused of fraudulently billing the state’s 2020 Medicaid program.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Blue Book received a report from a shipper fraud victim involving an individual who falsely claimed to represent a hospital| Blue Book
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Fred Heiding spends his time at Harvard researching how criminals exploit technology but even he was surprised at how easily he was able to create convincing phishing emails using tech from the biggest AI companies in the world. Six AI chatbots, including those from OpenAI, Meta, and Google, generated phishing emails so convincing, that 12 […]| Frank on Fraud
The USDA AMS's PACA Division has recently received a significant increase in allegations of fraudulent activity.| Blue Book
The biotechnology firm revealed new allegations of research misconduct in Marc Tessier-Lavigne’s lab and disclosed more potential image alterations while saying that its potentially “incomplete” findings did not prove fraud in a contested 2009 study.| The Stanford Daily
eBay temporarily suspends use of RatePay direct debit payment amidst concerns of possible fraud & identity theft.| Value Added Resource
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Anti-fraud, digital ID and payments innovation are seen as the top three most important fintech-related fields for public sector use, a survey by Global Government Fintech can reveal. The ‘UK Public Sector Fintech and Artificial Intelligence Awareness Study’ was undertaken between 16 July 2025 and 29 August 2025 to better understand UK public servants’ latest thinking. The […]|
With limited resources, how should the UK prioritise different types and targets of tax enforcement?| TaxWatch
This is a free Notes on the Crises article. A reminder to readers that the various activities run out of the still-new Notes on the Crises office cost money, while an enormous amount of time and effort goes into my writing and my constant dedication to refresh and deepen my| Notes on the Crises
From velocity checks and rate limits to more advanced tools, this article provides actionable strategies you can implement to keep card testers at bay.| Chargebacks911
By Anna Jordan on Information Age - Insight and Analysis for the CTO The new Failure to Prevent Fraud offence is now in effect. Find out what you need to do so that you don't get caught out The post Failure to Prevent Fraud offence and what you need to do now appeared first on Information Age.| Information Age
-Sofia Dash & Ahan Gadkari Introduction The recent Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 (“CP Act”) has spurred nationwide debates amongst human rights activists and the government officials. The CP Act, which aimed at replacing the archaic Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920,permits law enforcement officers to collect identifiable information of all convicts, arrested persons, and detainees, … Continue reading A Not So ‘Fair’ & Lovely Criminal System| The Criminal Law Blog
–By Shreyas Sinha Introduction The Latin term ‘mens rea’ refers to the mental element of a criminal act, i.e., a legally-determined state of mind required to convict an individual of a criminal offence. A person can be said to possess the requisite mens rea vis-à-vis a criminal offence when – (1) they are aware that … Continue reading The Mens Rea of Fraud: Lessons from the Great White North| The Criminal Law Blog
Avis Capital Limited is one of the largest companies in the UK. It says it was spun out from Avis (the car hire company), is FCA-regulated and has £58bn of net assets. It promises investors a 31% return. But all of this is a lie. Avis Capital’s accounts are a work of fiction. It’s completely […]| Tax Policy Associates Ltd
Iain Clifford Stamp and his business, “Matrix Freedom”, are selling a scheme which falsely claims to make their clients’ mortgages disappear. The scheme relies upon “freeman on the land” conspiracy theories about how the world and the legal system work. The High Court just threw out Stamp’s claims, and said those behind the schemes may […]| Tax Policy Associates Ltd
The EPA’s Office of Inspector General found continued lack of enforcement of the EPA wood heater regulations, more than a year after its first major investigative report found similar issues. Unlike that in-depth report, this new report cites very specific details of instances where manufacturers and labs have violated EPA regulations. It found that even when the EPA knew of significant violations, it did not take action to correct the problem. | Heated Up!
Since launching in 2020, Confirmation of Payee has transformed the way people in the UK make payments, offering a vital layer of protection against misdirected payments and fraud.| Pay.UK
AARP Minnesota advocates at the state, federal, and local levels to improve consumer protections and enforce laws. If you've been targeted by scams or fraud, you are not alone.| Minnesota
Minnesotans who have been defrauded now have a stronger path to financial recovery, thanks to a groundbreaking bipartisan law championed by AARP Minnesota. In 2025, the state enacted the Consumer Fraud Restitution Fund, the first of its kind in the nation, with overwhelming support from both sides of the aisle.| Sahan Journal
In a 2016 interview with Fraud Magazine, former Enron CFO Andrew Fastow explained what he thought made him so successful while at the former energy corporation that’s now infamous for financial scandal. “I think my ability to do structured financing, to finance things off-balance sheet and to find ways| Powering the Planet
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and U.S. banking agencies today released guidance for financial institutions on how to share financial| ABA Banking Journal
Machine learning fraud protection brings advantages over rules-based fraud protection by eliminating the need to constantly manage rules in the face of changing ecommerce fraud schemes. The post Rules-based vs. machine learning in fraud protection appeared first on Signifyd.| Signifyd
Another day, another glitch. Target has reportedly fired hundreds of employees at a distribution center in Chicago after an internal investigation revealed that workers had exploited a glitch in the company’s healthcare loan program. The fraud apparently cost Target about $1.3 million according to reports. Employees Took Advantage Of “Glitch” In Targets Medical Loan Benefit […]| Frank on Fraud
A TERS fraudster has been fined the same amount they stole through fraudulent applications for relief.| Hypertext
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Stay updated with Digital Identity News on July 18, 2025, featuring AI innovations, mobile IDs, cybersecurity updates, and the latest industry highlights.| Liminal.co
Hear about the evolving fraud landscape, the Federal Reserve's payment security initiatives, as well as tools and resources in this on-demand webinar.| FedPayments Improvement
A look at some of the people and data behind the program state officials want to shutter amid fraud probe by the FBI.| Cloquet Pine Journal
Northern Myanmar’s notorious cyber fraud syndicates — long associated with telecom swindles, kidnappings, and extortion — have found an unlikely new hook: fine wine investment.| Vino Joy News
Can using AVS help you dodge liability for invalid chargebacks? Is evidence that you tried to prevent fraud a good enough defense for representment?| Chargebacks911
A new report from NPR publishes a letter from The Hartford describing data they gave to Dan Ariely as having been fraudulently manipulated in a paper based on that data.| Neuromarketing
In the face of high lending fraud rates, Brad Parker urges credit unions to take advantage of the opportunities that lie in private party lending through solutions that offer enhanced cybersecurity and a better member experience.| CUSO Magazine ®
Técnicas comunes de phishing y estafas en 2025: uso de IA y deepfakes, phishing vía Telegram, Google Translate y URL de blobs, robo de datos biométricos, etc.| Securelist
Spotting ecommerce serial returners increases online revenue.| Signifyd
If you’ve been impacted by a scam, you’re not alone. Learn 7 clear steps to secure your accounts, report the scam, and begin your recovery.| Trend Micro News
In 2023, the IRS flagged over 1million tax returns as fraudulent. As tax seasons rolls around, here are tips to protect yourself: Beware of Phishing Scammers may impersonate the IRS and send fake phishing emails to trick consumers into revealing sensitive personal information like Social Security numbers or bank account details. The IRS will never […] The post Tax Season is High Risk appeared first on ScoreSense.| ScoreSense
A Southwest Georgia man was convicted in federal court this week of wire fraud resulting from a pandemic fraud scheme involving family members. Tyreek Brown, 28, of Pelham faces a maximum of 30 years in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release and a $1 million fine. He will be sentenced at […]| The Georgia Sun
HK and Shenzhen authorities have arrested a total of 12 people in a joint operation targeting the manufacturing and sale of suspected fake concert tickets.| Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Did you miss the Fraudology Live event with Karisse Hendrick where we went behind the scenes with Apate.AI? Check out the full webinar where we dig into how the AI bots work and how they are able to collect valuable information on scams directly from the scammers in realtime.| Frank on Fraud
A Latino voting rights group is calling for a federal investigation after Texas authorities searched the homes of its volunteers last week and seized phones and computers.| AP News
The Justice Department is escalating efforts to scrutinize perceived adversaries of President Donald Trump with investigations into New York Attorney General Letitia James and U.S.| AP News
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is dropping its lawsuit against the company that runs the Zelle payment platform and three U.S. banks as federal agencies continue to pull back on previous enforcement actions now that President Donald Trump is back in office.| AP News
By John C. Asbury John C. Asbury is chair of ABA and CEO of Atlantic Union Bank in Richmond, Virginia.More| ABA Banking Journal
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Selfie spoofing entails taking a picture of an image from a screen, from a piece of paper or even of a headshot on an identity document.| Help Net Security
There has been a 44% increase in organized ID fraud in North America. This upsurge is believed to be driven by the ongoing economic recovery.| Help Net Security
There have been many scandals amongst the stars of the Real Housewives, but why do so many commit fraud despite being in the public eye?| The Culture Sift
Businesses reported a growth in synthetic identity fraud, while biometric spoofs and counterfeit ID fraud attempts also increased.| Help Net Security
Utahns report staggering $32 million in construction fraud losses over last three years. SALT LAKE CITY—The Utah Department of Commerce ... Read More The post NEWS RELEASE: Utah Forms Task Force to Combat Residential Construction Fraud appeared first on blog.commerce.utah.gov.| blog.commerce.utah.gov
Newly released toolkits on scams and check fraud mitigation support education and increase awareness, enabling the payments industry to better identify and fight these prevalent forms of fraud.| FedPayments Improvement
Mark Finchem, a GOP candidate for secretary of state in Arizona, is calling on state lawmakers to “decertify” the 2020 election results due to the discovery of a massive number of “ghost,” or phony…| Political Vel Craft
UK ministers have praised five of the UK’s Overseas Territories for searchable registers revealing who really owns companies there. TaxWatch set out to see how these registers are working on the ground. One of the five registers, which ministers told Parliament was “fully public” and had been...| TaxWatch
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Preventing phishing scams requires a comprehensive approach. You’ll need to layer together fraud awareness training, technology, and secure internal policies.| Chargebacks911
By Ellie-Rose Davies, Content Executive at IMRG The customer experience remains a crucial focus, with IMRG research showing that retailers… The post Improving the customer experience from the checkout and beyond appeared first on IMRG.| IMRG
By Hemang Nathwani, CEO and Co-Founder of Price Trakker In the highly competitive world of online retail, a missed competitor… The post How Missed Price Moves Impact Online Retail Conversion appeared first on IMRG.| IMRG
In this blog Melissa explores how retailers can undertake effective ID verification amid rising eCommerce fraud.| IMRG
