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Fraud prevention and detection: Empowering clients through education

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Client fraud education to prevent banking losses Financial institutions play a crucial role in safeguarding customers and members from fraud. Fraud education is key. You might also like this infographic: 5 Fraud typologies impacting you and your customers or members. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that U.S.

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B2B Financing Firm FreightRover Reportedly Impacted By Celadon Fraud Scam

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It hasn’t exactly been the best of times lately for FreightRover , at least not when it comes to legal drama and company leadership. Leadership Changes. Caledon used to employ Meeks and Williams before they went to FreightRover, according to reports. Fraud Allegations. Here is what happened, at least according to the U.S.

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Digital Banking Veterans Join i2c Leadership Team

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is rounding out its leadership team to include four payments industry veterans, the company said in a press release on Wednesday (Sept. She formerly held executive leadership positions at Visa Inc. She has held executive leadership positions at both Visa Inc. Gray joins the company as head of fraud and risk solutions.

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The Big Spike In ‘CEO Fraud’

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According to the 2019 edition of the FBI’s Internet Crime Report , last year was both a lucrative and diverse year for cybercriminals and scammers. All in, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received a total of 467,361 complaints, with reported losses exceeding $3.5

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FinCEN AML/CTF Priorities Part 7: Fraud and COVID-19

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COVID-19 creates new opportunities for fraudsters Fraudsters have taken advantage of COVID-19-related fraud schemes with the influx of money from government stimulus and vulnerable individuals. Takeaway 1 COVID-19 has sparked new fraud schemes, and cyber-enabled fraud is on pace to reach new highs. Current State of Fraud.

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Collaboration Key To Combat Corporate Financial Reporting Fraud

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A new report from the Anti-Fraud Collaboration identifies where corporates should begin when looking to safeguard their data and deploy a cybersecurity strategy. Announcing the report Thursday (March 16), the Anti-Fraud Collaboration said a focus on complex accounting areas is critical to an effective cybersecurity strategy.

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Employees Fear Retaliation In Calling Out Corporate Fraud, Report Finds

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While most corporations are hesitant to admit it, fraud initiated by a company’s own employees is quite common — and incredibly expensive. Research earlier this year found corporate fraud to be at record-high levels. Though difficult to detect, internal fraud has a massive impact on the bottom line. Fear of Retaliation.

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