PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

So much of the focus on fraud these days involves exploiting holes in software, hacking into systems to steal personal information and payment data, or otherwise using digital methods in heists. But recent news involving “death-spiral financing” reminds us that fraud is still conducted in other, relatively old-fashioned ways.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Emerging markets have their own challenges when it comes to banking, where big, traditional financial institutions (FIs) are anything but efficient. The world needs a FinTech operating system.”. He also cited “banks’ aversion to taking on risk and fraud” in a proactive manner that leads them to create and promote new card offerings.

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2020

Judges dismissed a civil suit that alleged Wirecard of fraud weeks after the company filed for insolvency in a Munich court. The judge also found that the involvement of the Mauritius’ Emerging Markets Investment Fund (EMIF) was not a reason to suspect fraud. “As

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 11, 2021

To that end, late last week Equifax said it had reached a deal to acquire fraud prevention and digital ID firm Kount for $640 million. As reported, the deal will enable Equifax to boost its global presence in digital ID and fraud prevention, including through the Kount Identity Trust Global Network. In a Monday (Jan.

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Jeff For Banks

AUGUST 14, 2022

In 2012 the Obama administration launched "Operation Choke Point" ("OCP") which was designed to ensure banks considered the risk of banking payday lenders that were engaged in abusive practices. But in January 2021, the new OCC announced it would pause the "Fair Access" rule that was intended to prevent another Operation Choke Point.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 26, 2019

operations. In a letter on its webpage, Sinemia said it was ending operations in the U.S. While we are proud to have created a best-in-market service, our efforts to cover the cost of unexpected legal proceedings and raise the funds required to continue operations have not been sufficient. The competition in the U.S.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 22, 2020

s struggles toward universal adoption in the European Union is reminiscent of EMV chip cards’ rise — a similar journey that aimed to solve a different fraud problem. will ultimately make it over the finish line because, bumps aside, it’s effective and reduces digital sales fraud. They’re in a better position to mitigate the fraud.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear amid an unprecedented pandemic-era surge in online shopping, banks and merchants are bracing for an associated spike in fraud , disputes and chargebacks. The way to solve for it is data ,” Briscoe, Ethoca’s chief marketing and product officer, said in an interview with PYMNTS. “Our

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Banking institutions are responding by integrating advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and data analytics, into their lending operations to enhance efficiency and adaptability. The emergence of modern alternatives to traditional credit scoring signifies a broader movement toward financial inclusion.

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Bank Innovation

MARCH 8, 2019

Wirecard AG expects the final report on an investigation concerning alleged fraud at its Singapore unit to be presented soon, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Online firms and their banking partners have both the means and motives to stop fraudsters from accessing personal information, but today’s connected economy encompasses markets and customer service channels around the world. Digital fraud rose 30 percent in Q3 2019, with one out of every five new accounts revealed to be illegitimate.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The latest report from eNett International , “ It Pays To Know: Fraud In Travel Payments ,” warns that payments fraud is plaguing the global travel space, though, in this case, the issue is imbedded deep within the travel supply chain itself. B2B Payments a Major Pain Point.

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BankInovation

JULY 13, 2023

Financial institutions are looking to data-sharing consortiums to defend against financial crime as consumer fraud losses reached nearly $9 billion in 2022 and generative AI is enabling fraudsters to scale their operations exponentially.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

One of the most challenging aspects of the B2B PPE market amid the pandemic has been a surge in unfamiliar vendors stepping onto the scene. As a result, there were a lot of new entrants and a lot of new suppliers on the market — some people trying to help, and some trying to make a buck.". once again. Know Your Supplier.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Venmo , the digital money transfer service owned by PayPal , suffered payments fraud earlier in 2018 that played a role in the company posting losses that were higher than forecasted for the first quarter of this year. While that helps reduce fraud, the WSJ noted that real users were also impacted when their transactions were declined.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

An EY whistleblower has alleged the global accounting firm was warned as far back as 2016 that senior managers at Wirecard may have committed fraud and one had tried to bribe an auditor, the Financial Times (FT) reported. Wirecard paid the Emerging Market Investment Fund 1A 340 million euros ($399 million).

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? For example, in the pharmaceutical industry, manufacturers can use regtech to ensure that marketing complies with FDA requirements. Of course, banks and credit unions are highly regulated industries, and this is increasing.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? For example, in the pharmaceutical industry, manufacturers can use regtech to ensure that marketing complies with FDA requirements. Of course, banks and credit unions are highly regulated industries, and this is increasing.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 22, 2019

Fraud, for instance, is an ongoing threat, with nearly three-fourths of U.S. financial institutions reporting growing losses attributed to online and mobile fraud. The automation factor makes the process hands-off and makes it “less likely for especially internal fraud to occur, but also external,” per Quaine.

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PYMNTS

JULY 2, 2020

As scrutiny over Wirecard and EY continue to grow, a broader debate is seeing a resurgence over what role, if any, auditors play in identifying and preventing corporate fraud. Fraud Concerns Arise. It wasn’t the first time the company’s financials came under scrutiny either. ” Swift Blowback. .

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PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2020

FIs in the United Arab Emirates are also looking to get ahead of fraud with improved digital KYC practices. Taking A Local Approach To Fighting Money Laundering, Fraud Worldwide. They also must keep their honest merchant customers protected from fraud. Find the full story in the Tracker. About The Tracker.

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PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2019

These platforms promise fast, seamless transactions, which most deliver – but when platforms focus on reducing friction for users, it can backfire and create new vulnerabilities to fraud. An unexpected consequence of the retailer race to offer same-day and one-day delivery is increased fraud exposure. Nearly one-third (30.4

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2019

Here’s a test: What’s fraud? Those questions also speak to the seemingly impossible tension in the world of payments and new card accounts: how to onboard and authenticate consumers as quickly and seamlessly as possible, while also protecting them and the institution from fraud. Fraud Getting Worse.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Kathy Strasser of IncredibleBank is evaluating marketing campaign management platforms. We asked several banking leaders how they’ve employed fintech to ramp up their marketing campaigns, hone their analytic strategies and gain new patrons in the process. Their ability to market and add banking functionality … is a natural fit.”.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 26, 2019

The phenomenon of payments fraud is not a modern one — far from it. But as RL Prasad, SVP of payment system risk at Visa , told Karen Webster in a recent conversation, what is new today is the who and the how of fraud, particularly in a digital world.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2019

More than 3,200 GDPR breaches were logged within the first seven months after the regulation went into effect, which means the open data flow it supports may need to come with better fraud protections sooner rather than late. Visit our News and Trends section for more information on the impact of PSD2. PSD2 And The Future Of Travel Payments.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 6, 2020

A fact of our new reality that has snapped sharply into focus over the last half year as restaurants of all sizes and descriptions have had to rapidly reset their operations for a world where restaurants were first closed down entirely and, even when they reopened, customers have remained reticent about dining out. Dining has gone digital.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2020

As faster and real-time payment schemes achieve ubiquity in more markets around the globe, speed is increasingly becoming the standard for payers of all kinds. This new reality isn’t without its challenges for financial services providers, however, with security and fraud mitigation among the largest concerns.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

As well, successful criminals know that their targets are often complex systems — and complex systems offer many opportunities for financial fraud and massive theft. Welcome to the world of advertising fraud. As PYMNTS research has documented , advertisers will lose a projected $5.8 It’s highly lucrative,” Xie said. Delayed Response.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

One day — maybe one that has already happened for some PYMNTS readers — we might look back with fondness and nostalgia on that time when chargebacks stood as the main worry merchants and other organizations faced when it came to fraud and risk. That’s where Kevin Lee comes in. Changing Scope. The stakes could hardly be higher. Insult Rate.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2019

The expected outcome of greater inventory at a lower cost, as we have seen in prior years, is an increase in fraud activity and cyberattacks heading into the end of the calendar year. Another popular category in the underground is account markets. One of the most important links in the chain of e-commerce fraud is the “mule”.

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FICO

MAY 18, 2023

The innovative pay-as-you-go solution allows Dock’s clients, including banks, fintechs, and retailers, to intercept fraudulent transactions and protect their operations, while also improving the user experience. The fraud prevention solution is based on FICO® Falcon® Fraud Manager and FICO® Customer Communication Services (CCS).

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

But those illegal marketplaces — often called the “Dark Web” — also present a juicy opportunity for those fighting fraud to detect and even preempt criminal activities than cost businesses revenue and, often, parts of their brand reputation. Dark Web Terms. Dark Web’ doesn’t mean anything,” Rogers told PYMNTS. But that goes only so far.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2020

Payment processors expanding their operations into new industries and markets have their work cut out for them, however. Each sector and country encounters different fraud types that providers must be ready to detect and thwart. Attuning To New Markets . Understanding The Merchant Sector.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

With new risks, shifting market dynamics, and the unstoppable march of technology, the insurance industry finds itself at a crossroads. Artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a pivotal force within the insurance industry, especially for regional carriers seeking to thrive in a competitive and dynamic market.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Wirecard in turn accused FT of market manipulation, which the news outlet denied. But an anonymous public letter posted online warned the group’s supervisory board members that they could possibly face personal liability if they chose not to investigate credible fraud allegations. Wirecard’s shares dropped 6.3

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2020

In addition, cybercriminals, including ransomware operators, will continue to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic alongside legitimate efforts to develop, distribute, and administer vaccines,” according to the agency. FinCEN said similar attacks could be launched to disrupt the vaccine supply chain and delivery operations.

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