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Big Tech Faces Regulation Reckoning As 2021 Dawns

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If 2020 was the year of streaming media, of content done a million different ways, of apps and Apple, and Google’s and Amazon’s algorithms … it was also the year of Big Tech regulation, where 2020 set the stage for a 2021 that could be seismic in changing the way companies — from Facebook to Apple to debt collectors — interact with consumers.

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Prevent pig butchering scams: Safeguarding against investment fraud

Abrigo

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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Smishing: Text messaging fraud and how to avoid it

Abrigo

You might also like this webinar, "Proactive measures to protect against check fraud and fraud loss." REGISTER now Takeaway 1 Phishing is not a new fraud trend, but the rise of smartphones means text messaging fraud is becoming more common. billion to fraud in 2021, a 70% increase over the prior year.

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5 Reasons Your Financial Institution Should Attend ThinkBIG 2021

Abrigo

Why Attend ThinkBIG 2021? Takeaway 1 ThinkBIG 2021 features in-person and virtual options to accommodate attendees. Takeaway 3 Network with other bankers, auditors, regulators, and Abrigo experts. Takeaway 3 Network with other bankers, auditors, regulators, and Abrigo experts. Why ThinkBIG 2021? learn more .

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Fighting Cyber-Enabled Fraud with BSA, Fraud & IT Collaboration – Video

Abrigo

Combating Cyber-Enabled Fraud Requires Communication Increases in cybercrime or cyber-enabled fraud deserve attention from financial institutions, as Abrigo expert Terri Luttrell explains in this video. . You might also like this whitepaper, "The 2021 BSA/AML and Fraud Staff Survey: Top Issues for FinCrime Fighters".

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Bank Regulators Seeking Comments on the Use of AI and ML in the Industry

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Finally, views are sought for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including those related to consumer protection. fraud detection and financial crime monitoring). email, text, audio data), with the aim of identifying fraud or anomalous transactions. Email: 2021-RFI-AI@cfpb.gov. Cybersecurity.

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Prevention is the Key to Stopping Elder Financial Exploitation & Fraud

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Elder fraud prevention and education Learn strategies for recognizing and reporting elder fraud and exploitation. . Takeaway 1 Elder abuse, exploitation and fraud continue to rise as the baby boomer generation ages. Takeaway 3 Education and reporting are key to preventing this type of fraud, so know your state's policies. .

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