Mastercard Scam Merchant Monitoring Program
Occurred 29 July 2026Date inferred from coverage
Mastercard introduced a new initiative requiring acquiring banks to investigate merchants suspected of fraud within set timeframes.
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Mastercard launched a Scam Merchant Monitoring Program requiring acquiring banks to investigate suspected fraud within specific timelines.