PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2020

"New government policies ultimately changed the way the majority of businesses interacted with customers, with new phrases like 'buy online, pick up in-store' becoming part of the nomenclature," says Andre Machicao, senior vice president of CyberSource, Visa. We saw years of change happen in a few months due to COVID-19.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

As for the areas where scammers managed the biggest hits, business email compromise (BEC), confidence/romance fraud and spoofing were the top three types of crime in terms of monetary losses. BEC fraud does not respect seniority, and it pays exceedingly well.”. billion (or slightly over half) of all losses tracked in 2019.

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Abrigo

JUNE 13, 2022

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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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

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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PYMNTS

JULY 29, 2020

For example, Stuppy said advanced loyalty programs that allow customers to convert loyalty points to gift cards or transfer them to family or friends “are dream setups for a fraudster.”. But he added that fighting fraud isn’t about building the highest possible wall. Securing A Tempting Target Field. Climbing Fraud Mountain.

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BankBazaar

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

W e won’t change our ways; hence the onus is now on Credit Cards to make our lives simpler. Somebody said, ‘Make my life easy’, and Credit Cards appeared out of nowhere. Though that’s not how they came into existence, we’re certain that Credit Cards do indeed make our lives easy.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear amid an unprecedented pandemic-era surge in online shopping, banks and merchants are bracing for an associated spike in fraud , disputes and chargebacks. Fighting Friendly Fraud. For every $1 in legitimate fraud, there is $13 in transaction value that is falsely declined,” he said.

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FICO

AUGUST 6, 2018

Fraud departments must juggle fighting financial crime with providing customers with an excellent experience – at the same time they must improve efficiency and drive down costs. What they do when fraud and security causes inconvenience. What the fraud department can do to improve customer satisfaction.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 1, 2020

billion non-prepaid debit card transactions in 2018, solidifying debit as a staple payment type. They insert or swipe their debit cards at stores’ point-of-sale (POS) devices — or key in details online — and maybe enter PINs, but the behind-the-scenes processes through which transactions are routed are kept invisible. shoppers made 72.7

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

How secure do you feel when it comes to payments? Consider a survey commissioned by payment, telecom and financial data solutions provider Transaction Network Services (TNS), which found that 85 percent of adults across the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia believe fraud attempts on debit and credit cards are on the upswing.

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PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2019

A press release Monday (July 29) said Certify/ChromeRiver have reached a deal to acquire Emburse , a startup that provides virtual and physical commercial cards to manage employee spend as well as vendor payments. In addition to market consolidation, the corporate expense management landscape continues to see greater competition.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Another kind of fraud is often underreported and still ruinous to QSRs’ margins if unblocked. It is called friendly fraud and causes great damage, despite its name. What is friendly fraud? What distinguishes friendly fraud is that a legitimate customer, not a bad actor, perpetuates the fraud. How can it be stopped?

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

1) that a probe by international auditors is underway, examining a fraud that could be $200 million in scope at Aegean Marine Petroleum Network , tied to shell companies that ostensibly did business with the shipping fuel firm. Of that number, 59 were tied to gift cards, memberships, IT equipment and furniture. A Bit Of Victory.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 9, 2019

8) that his office, as well as 42 other state attorney generals, have settled with Neiman Marcus over a 2013 breach of customer payment card data at 77 of the retailer’s stores. million and put policies in place to resolve the litigation that involved the investigation of multiple states. In addition to paying the $1.5

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 26, 2017

And in New Mexico, two Santa Fe government employees were placed on leave following a report that fraud is running rampant in their department. Internal fraud is, unfortunately, an all-too-common problem for businesses and government entities, especially with regards to misuse of p-cards. And that’s just in the last month.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2021

The shift to eCommerce has unfortunately come with an uptick in fraud, with bad actors turning to item-not-received schemes, false chargebacks and other abuses that scam retailers without the means to verify such claims. Fraud rates have hit record highs during the pandemic, even though they have been trending up for a long time.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Less than a year after launching its corporate virtual card solutions, Australia-based DiviPay has announced new funding from the venture capital arm of ANZ Bank. “What we found was it was very difficult for small businesses in Australia to get access to corporate cards,” Kniaz said. 28) said the VC unit, ANZi, led a $1.56

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

That certainly presents problems for spend management, according to research from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Foundation, which found last year that non-corporate payment methods like cash and personal cards are limiting businesses’ access to transparency travel spend. B2B Payments a Major Pain Point.

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NCR

AUGUST 7, 2017

As contactless card transactions become increasingly common in markets such as the UK and on public transit globally, it seems inevitable that there will be growing concerns around the potential for fraudsters to exploit this form of payment. million lost to contactless fraud in 2015. percent of total card fraud in the UK.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

one of the biggest payments processors in the world, one of the top 3 banks in Brazil, one of the big four banks in Australia, the largest national card processor in Europe, and several others),” according to the release. Feedzai has seen the increase in fraud and scams with the pandemic. And meanwhile, 35.7

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2018

Very Good Security (VGS), a startup working to protect data, told TechCrunch on Tuesday (August 28) that it raised $8.5 Andreessen Horowitz partner Alex Rampell is joining the Very Good Security board as a result of the investment. Real card numbers are only swapped back in when a payment is being sent to the processor.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 6, 2020

For companies such as FIS , helping communicate the merchants’ policies for refunds – whether they offer upfront refunds (such as for cruise lines) or credits – can smooth interactions between cardholders and merchants. The Fraud Factor. Mobile devices allow FIS to “deputize cardholders” to help prevent fraud, noted Jankowski.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 18, 2020

Key Takeaways BSA officers need to stay aware of emerging fraud trends that are a result of the pandemic. Consider a risk-based lookback for your PPP portfolio to fight fraud. Be aware of emerging fraud schemes. Any time there is a large-scale , global issue, you can expect to see a rise in fraud, and COVID-19 is no different.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 18, 2020

Key Takeaways BSA officers need to stay aware of emerging fraud trends that are a result of the pandemic. Consider a risk-based lookback for your PPP portfolio to fight fraud. Be aware of emerging fraud schemes. Any time there is a large-scale , global issue, you can expect to see a rise in fraud, and COVID-19 is no different.

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PYMNTS

MAY 16, 2018

The report recommends a collaborative approach among information security and compliance team members. Also noted by the site, Ernst & Young’s Global Fraud Survey has set its sights on compliance efforts. Local news stories show that fraud – across payroll schemes and otherwise – remains alive and well across the globe.

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BankBazaar

JULY 17, 2019

With a plethora of insurance companies in the market offering a variety of policies, people often get confused. So, buying an insurance policy is not as easy as it was before. Benefits Of Getting Insurance Policies Online. Instant & Secure: This is one of the fastest and most secure ways to get your insurance policy.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Next Insurance Looks To Secure $250M Funding Round To Reach $2.25B Valuation. The firm provides small businesses ranging from personal trainers to general contractors with policies. The second tool is named “COVID-19 Best Fraud Prevention and Cybersecurity Practices.”. Cape Debuts 'Recession Fighting' Credit Card.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

For any organization with an attitude of, “It can’t happen to me,” here’s a wakeup call: Corporate fraud is common and on the rise. One of the easiest areas for internal fraud to occur is in employee expensing. But always, in every organization, there are a few who are commuting fraud. It’s a very involved process.

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PYMNTS

JULY 17, 2017

Fraud isn’t perpetrated by a random assortment of individuals; it’s organized crime. It’s “fraud as a Service.” It’s a very unfair match, if you ask Skye Spear, VP of eCommerce fraud-fighting firm Signifyd. “I Classic fraud deflection is rules-based. Fraud is dynamic. It’s a business. percent in Q1 2017.

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Independent Banker

MAY 31, 2022

Fraud and cyber attacks are on the rise, and at great expense to the industry. Here are some ideas for strengthening fraud defenses. Fraud and cybercrimes continue to increase, causing challenges for community banks. The bank works hard to prevent attacks with many defensive layers of security. By William Atkinson.

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FirstInternet

JUNE 30, 2021

Here is a list of 10 simple, cost-effective steps small business owners can take to prevent fraud, or mitigate its effects in their operations if it does occur. Have clear rules in place: Clearly stating your company policies and expectations makes it clear to workers what they can – and can’t – do in the workplace.

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Abrigo

MARCH 7, 2022

The world of FinCrime is more dynamic than ever, with fraud escalating thanks to an increase in mobile payments precipitated by the pandemic and security concerns rising over the Russian conflict in Ukraine. Regardless, financial institutions should continue to shore up policies and procedures around CRBs. 2022 Regulatory Focus.

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PopularBank

JANUARY 5, 2022

How do you know if your business is a target for fraud? How much would the impact of fraud cost your business? What are different types of fraud you should be aware of? This article outlines the serious risks of commercial fraud and provides steps to identify and prevent business fraud. Understand the risks.

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FICO

JANUARY 8, 2018

One of the newer applications of artificial intelligence rose to the top of the Fraud & Security blog last year: anti-money laundering. Here were the top 5 posts of 2017 in the Fraud & Security category: AI Meets AML: How the Analytics Work. Hacked ATMs Lead to 70% Rise in Debit Card Fraud.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

In today’s top payments news, ongoing security concerns have caused the Federal Reserve to take a closer look at the Big Tech firms that serve the banking industry. Goldman CEO Denies Claims Of Apple Card Credit Biases. Security Concerns Prompt Fed To Strengthen Big Tech Oversight. And Former U.S. South Dakota Decision.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 5, 2019

Dozens of cybercriminal groups have found a home on Facebook , using the platform’s online marketplace to sell illegal services such as stolen credit card information, as well as account theft and spamming tools, according to Cisco Systems’ Talos security unit.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Our fraud capabilities have advanced so that signatures are no longer necessary to fight fraud. In addition, the majority of American Express transactions today already do not require a signature at the point of sale as a result of previous policy changes we made to help our merchants.”.

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