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What Check Fraud Can Teach Banks About Preparing For The Instant Payments Future

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If there was a handbook for how to become a successful fraudster, the first sentence of the first chapter would go something like this: “Go where the money is.”. Check fraud has become increasingly sophisticated and digital, just like every other form of payment fraud over the last decade. Mobile Check Capture Circa 2009.

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Top 5 Fraud Manager Considerations During COVID-19

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History tells us that things like natural disasters, times of economic instability, and fears of recession or unemployment provide the perfect environment for increased fraud and financial crime. So, I thought I would outline my top 5 fraud manager considerations during COVID-19. Examples include fake emails from CDC, WHO, and FEMA.

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