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Today In Payments: Scammers Target Used Car Buyers; California Voters Uphold Gig Worker Status

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In today’s top news, scammers are targeting used car buyers amid an uptick in digital sales, and California voters passed a proposition that upholds gig worker status. Prop 22: California Side With Uber And Lyft, Nix AB 5 Gig Worker Law. NEW DATA: Five Payments Innovations For Winning The Digital-First Shopper.

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How Blaze Pizza Fires Up Friendly Fraud Defenses

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Consumers are using mobile apps’ order-ahead features and loyalty perks more often during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet chargeback fraud — also known as friendly fraud — is unfortunately also rising. A Proactive Approach To Friendly Fraud. Friendly fraud often develops around online promotions at restaurants.

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BNY Mellon’s AI-Based Fraud Detection Initiative

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Countering digital fraud is a lot like playing whack-a-mole: As soon as one fraudster is taken out, two more pop up where they’re least expected. The popularity of digital banking services has created ample opportunities for bad actors, leaving banks scrambling to protect themselves against the rising tide of fraud. It helps.”.

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Radius Bank: Virtual Debit, Mobile Tools Help Banks Fight Debit Fraud

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Fraudsters have unfortunately also carefully followed this payment trend, with skimming, prepaid card and ATM fraud all seeing upticks recently — especially in regard to debit transactions. Another study indicated that debit-related fraud is on the rise across the U.S. Around The Next-Gen Debit World. The report noted that U.S.

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University Onboarding, Subscriptions, Friendly QSR Fraud Top This Week's News

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We have deep dives on digital onboarding at universities, subscriptions and quick-service restaurant (QSR) friendly fraud. Epic Games indicated that the California-based tech firm has provided an extension without an end for fans to get into the survival game. What Innovators Can Learn from Netflix . Top News .

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Fighting Back The Rising Tide Of Food Fraud In The Post-Pandemic Period

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The rising tide of fraud in the prepared food segment got an unfortunate illustration this week as food delivery Chowbus suffered a data breach, with information on about 4,300 restaurants as well as data for hundreds of thousands of customers slipping out the door. Fraudster In Many Forms . Staying Ahead Of The Fraudsters .

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Corporate Card Innovators Look Beyond Business Trip Spend

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With corporate travel still on pause, commercial card innovation has taken a different direction. The case may also signal an opportunity for commercial card issuers and solution providers to develop more robust anti-fraud measures. But additional damage — which is not as measurable — is likely to affect employee trust.

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