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Bad Actors Emerge in PPP Lending – More Expected as Forgiveness Guidance Emerges

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Like other federal relief programs, the PPP has become subject to fraud. The first federal charges of PPP loan fraud have been made – and they're unlikely to be the last. From 9/11 to Hurricane Sandy, and now, during COVID-19, federal relief funds aimed to help people rebuild after a disaster becomes subject to fraud.

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Strategies for fighting remote authentication fraud

Independent Banker

As more customers moved online, fraudsters took advantage of new and increasingly inventive opportunities to commit remote authentication fraud. These types of scams fall under the broad term of remote authentication fraud, and they’re increasingly common—and inventive. Examples of remote authentication fraud. New account fraud.

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AI and generative AI use cases in banking: 6 real-world examples

Abrigo

You might also like this webinar, "The check's in the mail: Understanding and preventing check fraud." Many financial institutions have been using artificial intelligence (AI) for years, particularly in supporting cybersecurity and anti-fraud efforts. How banks and credit unions use genAI today Short supporting copy.

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Boston Fed Takes On Cyber Risks, FinTech Competition

PYMNTS

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Eric Rosengren delivered a speech yesterday (April 4) at the bank’s 2016 Cybersecurity Conference highlighting the economic and cyber risks financial institutions are facing today. However, this rapid evolution generates risks,” Rosengren said.

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Today In Payments: $50B In Crypto Moved Out Of China; Uber Health To Deliver Meds

PYMNTS

New Report: How Behavioral Analytics Help FIs Block Fraud at the ITM. Jim Cunha, senior vice president of secure payments and FinTech at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, tells Karen Webster why the Fed is working with MIT to explore digital dollars. The Main Street Rescue That Wasn’t (And Still Isn’t).

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Second Day, Second Wind On Innovation Debates

PYMNTS

With blizzard Stella faded like Blanche Dubois’ southern charm, Boston still had its winter chill. The movement toward financial inclusion, and toward a consumer experience that is seamless and intuitive and secure, is one that brings companies to share process and perhaps even prosperity. Connectivity and Collaboration.

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Efficiency now: 8 smart strategy tips

Independent Banker

During the pandemic, the Fed bought up massive numbers of mortgage-backed securities, with banks enjoying unprecedented sales levels and gain on sales margins. The days of people coming in to cash their Social Security checks—those are pretty much gone. Staying profitable and secure by warding off IT risk. Strengthen controls.

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