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Check fraud detection tips for AML professionals

Abrigo

Takeaway 1 Check fraud detection is a critical component of AML programs because it is one type of fraud that continues to trend upward in financial institutions. Takeaway 2 According to the FBI, reported losses from check fraud total $1 8 billion annually.

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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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Why Traditional Fraud Methods Failed To Stop Public-Payout Systems Fraud

PYMNTS

She added that what few people realize is that the pandemic didn’t break the public payments system so much as expose how incredibly broken it already was. COVID [is] forcing … states and cities and municipalities to address a problem that’s really been going on for years and years — that is, their systems are outdated,” Townsley-Solis said.

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Modern Core Systems – It’s Time to Get a “Sidecar”

South State Correspondent

When banks talk about a “sidecar,” they speak about a modern, lightweight, real-time core system alongside a traditional core. In this article, we argue why banks should consider a modern core system in the form of a sidecar as part of their long-term strategy. This information is then pushed out to each ancillary system.

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Deep Dive: How FIs Can Keep Their Digital-First Innovations Secure

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Banks’ use of such innovations is predicted to expand, too, with 60 percent of FIs saying they aim to gain customers and improve customer experiences using digital channels. This increased digital presence also brings a greater risk of digital fraud, however. The Fraud Threats Facing Digital-First Banks.

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Why AI Is MIA In Most FI Fraud Departments

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In the old days, forged checks were the biggest problems that bank fraud departments had to manage. It is no wonder that fraud prevention is one of the problem areas that FIs hope artificial intelligence (AI) can help resolve. Yet, few FIs leverage this technology in their anti-fraud efforts — only 5.5

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Why Fighting Fraud Means Looking Beyond The Transaction

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On the upside, this digital gold rush has created an opportunity for merchants to push about a decade’s worth of digital innovations out the door in weeks. He added that fraudsters have been showing up across the board in terms of fraud types attempted. Sevounts said Kount has also recently noticed an uptick in “card-testing fraud.”

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