Crimes

Fraud.net Recognized in 2021 Gartner Market Guide for Online Fraud Detection

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Service companies, Consulting, Crime, Crimes, Deception, Fraud, Tort law, Gartner

NEWYORK, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Fraud.net, a leader in AI-powered fraud detection and prevention, has been recognized in Gartner's 2021 Market Guide for Online Fraud Detection.

Key Points: 
  • NEWYORK, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Fraud.net, a leader in AI-powered fraud detection and prevention, has been recognized in Gartner's 2021 Market Guide for Online Fraud Detection.
  • This selection "represent[s] what is core in the market, what extends it and what will transform it," according to Gartner.
  • In the Market Guide, Gartner discusses how market shifts and disruptions have created changing needs for digital merchants and financial institutions in their online fraud detection (OFD) software.
  • Fraud.net Chief Executive Officer Whitney Anderson stated, "Our inclusion in the Gartner Market Guide for Online Fraud Detection is an acknowledgment of the validity of our strategic direction.

King County Increases Patrols to Monitor for Distracted Drivers in Fourth Year of E-DUI Law

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Law enforcement, Emergency services, Public policy, Government, Automotive, Other Automotive, Transport, Other Transport, Alcohol law, Alcohol abuse, Crimes, Driving under the influence, Social responsibility, Traffic law, Jay Inslee, Patrol, Articles, Human behavior, Human activities

The King County Target Zero Task Force today announced law enforcement agencies in King County are deploying High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) patrols from July 25 to August 7 to monitor distracted drivers violating Washingtons Driving Under the Influence of Electronics (E-DUI) law.

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  • The King County Target Zero Task Force today announced law enforcement agencies in King County are deploying High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) patrols from July 25 to August 7 to monitor distracted drivers violating Washingtons Driving Under the Influence of Electronics (E-DUI) law.
  • Distracted driving remains a priority for the King County Target Zero Task Force and the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission.
  • This is the third year HVE patrols have been deployed since Governor Jay Inslee signed the E-DUI law into effect four years ago.
  • The King County Target Zero Task Force recently conducted a survey of over 900 King County motorists to learn how well they understand and adhere to the E-DUI law.

Iranian Regime's Intent to Violate American Human Rights on U.S. Soil: Hostage Aid Worldwide Board Member, Masih Alinejad, Threatened with Abduction by the Iranian Intel

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Saturday, July 17, 2021
Crimes, Alinejad, Crime, Masih, Musicians, Hostage, Kidnapping, Amir Tataloo

WASHINGTON, July 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yesterday, we were shocked to learn that the U.S. law enforcement foiled an attempt by the Iranian Intelligence to abduct Hostage Aid Worldwide (HAW) board member Masih Alinejad, an Iranian American human rights activist, on American soil.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yesterday, we were shocked to learn that the U.S. law enforcement foiled an attempt by the Iranian Intelligence to abduct Hostage Aid Worldwide (HAW) board member Masih Alinejad, an Iranian American human rights activist, on American soil.
  • We are deeply grateful for the efforts of the FBI and other U.S. law enforcement agencies in disrupting the kidnapping plot.
  • Thus we expect from the Administration a firm response to the Iranian regime's attempted kidnapping of our colleague and HAW Board member, Masih Alinejad.
  • Hostage Aid Worldwide (HAW) ( http://www.hostageaid.org ) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) NGO which assists hostage victims and their families.

Carlyle Aviation Elevate Merger Subsidiary Ltd. announces further extension of expiration date for its previously announced exchange offer and consent solicitation

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Crime, Crimes, Criminal law, Solicitation, Sexual consent, Expiration, Articles, Human behavior

The Early Participation Date and the Withdrawal Deadline for the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation occurred at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 11, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The Early Participation Date and the Withdrawal Deadline for the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation occurred at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 11, 2021.
  • Promptly after the Expiration Date, Elevate will issue a press release specifying, among other things, the aggregate principal amount of Old Notes accepted in the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.
  • The settlement date is expected to be promptly following the Expiration Date and not later than the business day following the Expiration Date, unless extended with respect to the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.
  • King & Co., Inc. is acting as the information and exchange agent for the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.

A Polish solution to plague of online account takeovers powered by $6.7M Series A

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Crime, Crimes, Deception, Fraud, Tort law, Human behavior, Articles

Besides ATO, the Polish fraud fighter has been flourishing in its payment and financial application use cases, systematically proving over 10 p.p.

Key Points: 
  • Besides ATO, the Polish fraud fighter has been flourishing in its payment and financial application use cases, systematically proving over 10 p.p.
  • COVID-19 boosted the significance of cybersecurity given the pandemic-induced growth of demand for direct-to-customer online commerce (both web and mobile) and the associated next-generation financial services.
  • COVID-19 has fueled a "professionalization of fraud" trend that Nethone has been observing systematically escalate since the company's inception in 2016.
  • "We are elated to join the team to arm online merchants with deep tech tools against fraudsters."

A Polish solution to plague of online account takeovers powered by $6.7M Series A

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Crime, Crimes, Deception, Fraud, Tort law, Human behavior, Articles

Besides ATO, the Polish fraud fighter has been flourishing in its payment and financial application use cases, systematically proving over 10 p.p.

Key Points: 
  • Besides ATO, the Polish fraud fighter has been flourishing in its payment and financial application use cases, systematically proving over 10 p.p.
  • COVID-19 boosted the significance of cybersecurity given the pandemic-induced growth of demand for direct-to-customer online commerce (both web and mobile) and the associated next-generation financial services.
  • COVID-19 has fueled a "professionalization of fraud" trend that Nethone has been observing systematically escalate since the company's inception in 2016.
  • "We are elated to join the team to arm online merchants with deep tech tools against fraudsters."

NYACT Hosts Joint Conference for Law Enforcement and Special Investigators on COVID Fraud and Scams

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Fraud, Crime, Property crimes, Articles, Crimes, Property law, Deception, Tort law, Identity theft, Mass marketing fraud, Internet fraud prevention

Training topics includedcurrent state of the legislative environment post-COVID-19 and auto fraud trends including tow truck and rental fraud.

Key Points: 
  • Training topics includedcurrent state of the legislative environment post-COVID-19 and auto fraud trends including tow truck and rental fraud.
  • The annual summer conference goal is to provide current training practices and networking opportunities to state and national law enforcement personnel and insurance industry representatives that focus on fraud investigations.
  • Fraud is a broad type of crime, but scams usually fall into one of several categories.
  • There has been an increase found in almost every category, however, job opportunity, identity theft and credit bureau scams are the fastest-growing types of fraud.

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and United States Secret Service stop $750,000 fraud transfer

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Fraud, Crime, Property crimes, Crimes, Deception, Tort law, Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Organized crime

The bank investigator put a hold on the transfer, contacted the company and began procedures to reverse the funds.

Key Points: 
  • The bank investigator put a hold on the transfer, contacted the company and began procedures to reverse the funds.
  • This incident is an excellent example of the importance of international partnerships and reporting to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
  • As transnational criminal organizations target U.S. and Canadian interests through sophisticated cyber-enabled fraud schemes, our collaborative efforts are paramount to our continued success.
  • The United States Secret Service Ottawa Field Office values the exemplary relationship shared with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, and the various public/private sector partners for the swift response to matters of mutual interest."

Global Fraud Detection and Prevention Market to Reach $46.4 Billion by 2026

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Crime, Property crimes, Crimes, Deception, Fraud, Tort law, Human behavior

SAN FRANCISCO, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Fraud Detection and Prevention - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Fraud Detection and Prevention - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .
  • Fraud detection and prevention solutions are software applications that offer sophisticated analytical tools to detect and prevent fraud in real-time.
  • Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Fraud Detection and Prevention estimated at US$19.5 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$46.4 Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 14.8% over the analysis period.
  • The U.S. Market is Estimated at $8 Billion in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $8.4 Billion by 2026
    The Fraud Detection and Prevention market in the U.S. is estimated at US$8 Billion in the year 2021.

Fraud Detection and Prevention Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts up to 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Technology, Security, Crime, Crimes, Deception, Fraud, Tort law, Forecasting, Articles, Human behavior

The "Fraud Detection and Prevention Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts up to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Fraud Detection and Prevention Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts up to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The report predicts the global fraud detection and prevention market to grow with a CAGR of 12.3% over the forecast period from 2020-2026.
  • The report on the global fraud detection and prevention market provides qualitative and quantitative analysis for the period from 2018 to 2026.
  • The report on fraud detection and prevention market is a comprehensive study and presentation of drivers, restraints, opportunities, demand factors, market size, forecasts, and trends in the global fraud detection and prevention market over the period of 2018 to 2026.