article thumbnail

Is your bank stopping fraud?

Banking 2020

First the good news – banks in Britain stopped nearly £1 billion in attempted fraud in the first six months of 2015. Banks prevented £7 in every £10 of attempted fraud, according to Financial Fraud Action (FFA) UK, which reports that losses on payment cards, online and telephone banking and cheques totalled £325.3

Fraud 40
article thumbnail

Step-by-Step Guide to Developing an Anti-Fraud Program

Banking 2020

Protecting a financial services organization against fraud requires much more than a strong password policy and client education. The sophistication of cyber attacks and high risk of fraud necessitate a comprehensive anti-fraud program that includes policies, processes and technologies. Step 2: Perform a root cause analysis.

Fraud 40
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

This Week’s Reads: Mobile Biometrics, Online Fraud and Mobile Applications

Banking 2020

Ho, Ho, Hoax: According to ACI Worldwide, consumers need to brace themselves for a higher level of fraud online and across all channels this holiday season. With more consumers using devices to shop, fraud attempt rates increased by 30% compared to 2014.

Mobile 40
article thumbnail

B2B FinTech On The Cusp Of Change

PYMNTS

While Lending Club generally focuses its services on consumers, the implications of Laplanche’s resignation have echoed throughout the SME lending space as well and could see a further decline in banks backing small business loans offered through marketplace platforms. 65% of U.K. and U.S.

Fintech 108
article thumbnail

Three’s a crowd: Third party security risks grow

Banking 2020

Three’s a crowd, so the saying goes, but it could also mean fraud losses for banks and merchants if they’re not careful. Within PSD2 is the Access to Accounts’ (XS2A) rule, which forces banks to enable access to their customer accounts to third party apps. In all three cases, operating models need to be improved and reassessed.

article thumbnail

FI Highlight: Ventura County Credit Union

Banking 2020

Why did Ventura County Credit Union see a need to get involved with Moorpark Police Department’s “Operation Take Back the Pump”? VCCU felt it was important to participate in any county-wide action that allowed us to help mitigate/thwart fraud attempts in our community.

article thumbnail

Can Smartphones Solve ATM Skimming

Banking 2020

One new approach that banks are exploring to mitigate this particular vector of fraud is the notion of using smartphones as a second factor of authentication since most people always have their phone with them. Of course ATMs are operated not as cost reduction tools, but as profit centers for banks and independent owners.

ATM 40