Payment card fraud to to break $40bn by 2030
Payment card fraud losses worldwide dipped 1.2% to $33.41 billion in 2024, tied to global card volume of $51.920 trillion, with organised crime set to push losses to $41.06 billion by 2030. Losses to fraud are incurred by credit, debit and prepaid card issuers, merchants, processors of card payments from merchants and processors of card […]
MOBILE FRAUD MONTH: Securing payments in an era of one-tap commerce
Mobile commerce has transformed how consumers shop. One-tap checkout, stored credentials and in-app wallets have removed friction and boosted conversion rates, but they have also created a highly attractive target for fraudsters. The mobile checkout sits at the centre of a delicate balance: delivering speed and convenience for genuine customers while stopping increasingly sophisticated fraud […]
2026 predictions: Evidencing compliance in a data-led regulatory world
If 2024 and 2025 were about interpreting the FCA’s Consumer Duty, 2026 will be about proving it. Political pressure to stimulate growth may continue and talk of “reducing burdens” will persist. But firms should expect the operational reality to move in the opposite direction: more targeted evidence requests, more granular scrutiny and less tolerance for […]
Secure government data handling huge priority for US public
Sixty-one percent of US citizens rate secure data handling as extremely important for government digital services according to a recent survey from Gartner. A Gartner survey of 1,576 U.S. citizens from July to September 2025 found that despite this being the top identified concern, net citizen trust in the government’s handling of personal data is […]
January 2026 is Digital Identity Verification Month on Fraud Prevention Briefing – Make sure your solutions are part of it!
Each month on Fraud Prevention Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the market – and in January we’ll be focusing on Digital Identity Verification. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help industry buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you specialise in Digital Identity Verification solutions […]
MOBILE FRAUD MONTH: Invisible Risk – Why mobile device intelligence is becoming essential for fraud prevention
The surge in mobile app usage has come a parallel rise in mobile-specific fraud. Attackers are exploiting device spoofing, emulators, SIM-swap attacks, compromised WiFi networks and malware designed to bypass app security. The most forward-thinking retailers attending the Fraud Prevention Summit are turning to mobile device intelligence to stay ahead, using data from device behaviour, […]
Gaps identified in UK retail approach to cybersecurity
Data from a Six Degrees Retail Whitepaper shows that while most UK retailers are highly confident about their security posture, one in five admit their current defences wouldn’t prevent a cyber-attack. This disconnect has far-reaching impacts because the retail sector faces an increasing volume of attacks, with respondents themselves claiming to be more at risk than they were a year ago. Six […]
NTS: 6.4 million UK shoppers scammed after clicking on a fake ads
UK shoppers have bought almost 100 million items on the back of glowing online reviews, only to be bitterly disappointed when they arrive, while 6.4 million have lost money to a scam after buying something from clicking on a fake online advert. That’s according to new data released by National Trading Standards (NTS) to coincide with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The research found […]
Smarter Payments Summit: The key to safer transactions in 2026
There’s a complimentary pass reserved for you to attend the Smarter Payments Summit. The industry’s top suppliers will be attending to showcase their products and services, and discuss your needs for upcoming projects. Experience our award-winning networking format featuring exclusive 1-2-1 meetings in a dynamic, curated setting—far beyond the typical trade show. Maximise your time, forge meaningful […]
December 2025 is Mobile Fraud Prevention Month on Fraud Prevention Briefing – Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Fraud Prevention Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the market – and in December we’ll be focusing on Mobile Fraud Prevention. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help industry buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you specialise in Mobile Fraud Prevention solutions […]