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Mastercard aims to cancel manual card entry by 2030

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The card network has documented a spike in online fraud, and contends that numberless cards will reduce such wrongdoing.

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US Mobile Adopts Digital Identity Protocols To Protect Against SIM Swap Fraud

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The telecommunications industry is but one of many sectors looking to more securely verify customers and avoid fraud, which remains a growing problem. Robust digital ID verification practices could make many fraud schemes a thing of the past, but many banks and businesses have yet to adopt them. More than 6.2

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Texas Man Charged In $5 Million PPP Loan Fraud Case

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He also allegedly submitted fake tax documents with both applications. Yates was charged with two counts of wire fraud. There has also been an abundance of fraud connected to the coronavirus, including other such scams where people would make up fake businesses to access relief money.

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Kount Offers Anti-Fraud Product Aimed At Insurance Industry

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Idaho-based Kount has released a new product aimed at preventing insurance fraud as the industry increasingly turns to digital, and even mobile, setups. The product will also, the company said, protect against identity assumption, bot quotes, and “ghost brokering,” which is when fraudsters use fake documents. In a Tuesday (Aug.

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Corporate Fraud Reveals The Breadth Of Scammer Tactics

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When it comes to fraud threats, no company — large or small — is immune. PYMNTS breaks down the numbers of the latest in B2B fraud below. The Financial Times cited documents that suggest the invoice fraud scheme allowed NMC to secure loans in the UAE via Neopharma.

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Elder fraud: Preventing elder financial exploitation at your institution

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Elder fraud prevention and education Learn strategies for recognizing and reporting elder fraud and exploitation. Takeaway 1 Elder abuse, exploitation and fraud continue to rise as the baby boomer generation ages. Takeaway 3 Education and reporting are key to preventing this type of fraud, so know your state's policies.

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Jumio: New Account Fraud Based On ID Verification Dropped 23.2 Percent

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New Jumio data indicates that new account fraud based on identity verification fell 23.2 Jumio’s Holiday New Account Fraud Report ’s fourth iteration looks into fraudulent attempts to open a new account with a modified government-issued ID in addition to a corroborating selfie.

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