Blog articles on EVC, Ellipse, and the Smart Card Industry

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What You Need to Know About Debit Card Fraud

In 2023 alone, over 83,000 reports of fraud by debit card were reported to the American Federal Trade Commission. Worse, those 83,000...

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The Dark Web Has You! (And Your Credit Card Information)

In 2023, the information of 119 million stolen payment cards was posted freely or for sale online, according to a Recorded Future study...

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Hiding in Plain Sight: Invisible Mode for CVCs

It’s a bitter pill to swallow, but recent studies report that three out of five American credit cardholders have experienced credit...

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Time for Fraud: Why Time Matters in Fraud Protection

In 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) dropped some upsetting news: 2.4 million cases of fraud were reported in the U.S. alone in...

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Differentiation: Why Cool is Key for Credit Card Adoption

Plink. Plink. Thunk! “Ah, that third one sounds the best. That’s the credit card I want.” – a consumer today. Yes, a surprising number of...

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A Booming Problem: Senior Financial Fraud

Seniors are often targeted by fraudsters because they are perceived to have more wealth and presumed to be less knowledgeable about...

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Friction is the Enemy of Fraud Protection. Here’s Why.

Alright, now let’s be honest: us humans, as a species, are notoriously bad at changing our habits. You know the drill: it’s January 1st,...