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Prevent pig butchering scams: Safeguarding against investment fraud

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Avoid fraud losses from pig butchering scams FinCrime professionals looking to prevent pig butchering scams in the age of cryptocurrency can follow these steps to tighten security. Takeaway 1 Investment fraud schemes known as pig butchering scams contributed to $3.3 billion in fraud losses in 2022. billion in 2021.

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Fraud Concerns and Trends in 2022

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Fraud on Alert for 2022 A review of SAR data , government agenc y releases, a nd fraud findings found these f raud c oncerns and trends to wat ch in 2022. Takeaway 1 An Abrigo review of SAR data, government agency releases, and fraud findings revealed fraud trends to watch for. Fraud Concerns. Starting Point.

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Deep Dive: Assessing And Tackling Debit Card Fraud

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Fraudsters have grown adept at finding debit cards’ weak points, and merchants are struggling to keep up. Losses due to false credit and debit card declines — in which merchants reject legitimate orders on the mistaken belief that they are fraudulent — grew to $118 billion last year and are projected to reach $443 billion by 2021.

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ChowNow: AI Helps Independent Restaurants Fight The Growing Threat of Digital Fraud

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The industry as a whole lost $165 billion in revenue between March and July, and it is on track to lose $240 billion by 2021 — with the decline expected to continue until the pandemic abates. Mobile ordering apps are largely responsible for keeping the industry above water, but fraud still plagues the sector.

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Synthetic Identity Fraud: Prevention & Detection Tips for Financial Institutions

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Synthetic ID fraud is growing quickly and hurts FIs and customers Knowing the schemes associated with synthetic identity fraud and how criminals avoid detection can help minimize losses. Takeaway 1 Synthetic identity fraud is a growing form of identity theft in which an individual is impersonated by using stolen information.

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Deep Dive: How QSRs Can Fight The Rise Of App-Enabled Friendly Fraud

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million in 2021 as dining spaces reopen but is eventually expected to rebound to 53.9 The growth in digital transactions is also spurring a boost in friendly fraud, which occurs when legitimate customers either knowingly or unwittingly claim that they did not make legitimate purchases and seek reimbursement for them. percent to 45.6

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Deep Dive: How 2020’s Fraud Trends Will Shape Security Measures Going Forward

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This revenue free fall could result in 100,000 restaurants nationwide closing either temporarily or permanently, with 40 percent of all restaurant operators unsure whether they can survive six months into the future. The Fraud Threats Of 2020. Lessons For 2021 And Beyond.

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