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The true cost of fraud

Abrigo

Measuring the cost of fraud losses. The true cost of fraud goes beyond the initial reported fraud losses Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Fraud scams made worse by the pandemic continue to be successful, while crypto-scams are emerging. That equates to $35 billion annually.

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The United States May License Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Bank Innovation

The Acting Comptroller of the Currency of the United States, Keith Noreika, has stated that he is considering imposing a nationwide licensing program for cryptocurrency exchanges, similar to the licensing program recently enacted in Japan.

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FinCEN’s check fraud alert: Ten red flags you should know

Abrigo

Ten red flags to help you identify check fraud A financial institution's guide to identifying mail-related check fraud. You might also like this webinar, "Proactive measures to protect against check fraud and fraud loss." Losses from check fraud total $18 billion annually, representing more than a million checks daily.

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FICO’s Take On Debit Security

PYMNTS

Widely publicized data breaches and hacks have made today’s consumers especially concerned about fraud. Cautious shoppers may find comfort in debit, with fraud losses associated with the payment method declining over the past several years. Card fraud is an ever-present threat. A Big-Picture Approach To Thwarting Debit Fraud.

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Financial Crime-Fighters Turning The Tide Of COVID-Era Fraud

PYMNTS

PYMNTS' September Preventing Financial Crimes Playbook , done in collaboration with NICE Actimize , analyzes the pandemic-era fraud landscape and identifies its many pitfalls. This fraud targets all demographics and generations, with U.S. Financial crime-fighters simply won’t suffer this state of affairs.

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Prevention is the Key to Stopping Elder Financial Exploitation & Fraud

Abrigo

Elder financial exploitation and elder fraud are rising at an alarming rate as they continue to be serious crimes in the United States. An increase in financial crime and fraud against the elderly is expected to continue to climb as the baby boom population (those born before 1964) age. billion annually.

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Equifax Strikes Deal To Buy Kount

PYMNTS

Equifax has inked a deal to purchase artificial intelligence (AI)-powered fraud prevention and digital identity technology provider Kount for $640 million. Kount’s staff members will become a part of Equifax’s United States Information Solutions (USIS) business unit and will still be based in Boise, Idaho, according to a Friday (Jan.

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