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Polymarket Faced $10M Fraud Attempt as Compliance Concerns Grew: WSJ

CoinCentral·September 21, 2026·1 min read
Polymarket Faced $10M Fraud Attempt as Compliance Concerns Grew: WSJ

Fraudsters allegedly tried to steal at least $10 million from Polymarket US using stolen debit cards in February. Payment processor Checkout.com reportedly rejected more than 80% of deposits it handled as fraudulent. The Wall Street Journal reported CEO Shayne Coplan told staff to keep focusing on growth despite compliance concerns.

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