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Identity Fraud Hits Record High in 2016

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More than 15 million people were affected by identity fraud in the U.S. The identity fraud incidence rate increased by 16%, a record high since the company began tracking identity fraud in 2003. last year, according to a recent study by Javelin Strategy & Research.

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How Dropbox Fights Fraud

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Fraud continues to increase in many areas, despite extensive attempts to bring it to heel. Retail fraud attempts have doubled year over year, for example, while account takeover (ATO) fraud losses recently hit $14.7 billion , and phishing attacks now comprise 30 percent of all fraud attempts. billion since 2016.

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As Digital Banking Advances, Denmark Sees 60% Jump in Card Fraud

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In Denmark, the advent of digital banking also saw almost a 60% jump in card fraud, Bloomberg reported yesterday. Danish credit card fraud significantly increased in 2016, Bloomberg said, and reports of online fraud in the country have increased 300% from reports in 2009. […].

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Vesta Corporation Shows Innovation A Hidden Victim Of Fraud

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There’s another way, though, in which the fear of fraud bears down on the enterprise. A new report from Vesta Corporation finds fraud positions itself in the way of innovation and growth, even compliance. to understand how payments fraud is limiting corporates’ path to success. percent increase from 2016.

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Forter Tops Gartner Cool Vendor List For Innovation In Fraud

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It’s no secret that, as fraudsters continue to evolve and increase the sophistication of their tactics, the­ fraud prevention landscape must do the same in order to stay one step ahead. With global fraud attacks on the rise , Forter is looking to transform the need for retailers to manage these rules-based systems that produce scores.

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AI/BOTS: Machine Learning Tips Online Fraud Scales

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From enhancing the supply chain process to learning more about consumers’ shopping behavior, machine learning is a technology that’s at the forefront of retail advancements and innovation. In 2016, online financial fraud hit 15.4 million Americans, a 16 percent increase to $16 billion in stolen money.

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How Technology And Market Trends Spawn Innovation

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And, in digital banking, banks are innovating with their strategies for fraud protection and anti-money laundering (AML). sales the athleisure market generated as of 2016. sales the athleisure market generated as of 2016. All this, Today in Data. Data: $525M: Approximate valuation of cloud company kitchen Rebel Foods Pvt.

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