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First Bank Takes Two-Pronged Approach To Fighting Internal, External Fraud Threats

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This increased digital engagement can create challenges, however, as it opens up new avenues for fraud in addition to making transactions more convenient for customers. A Lloyds Bank study found that this type of fraud has increased fivefold over the past year, accounting for up to 1 percent of all loan applications.

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BEC Attacks Surge As Fraudsters Eye Pandemic Opportunity

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Wirecard continues to dominate the headlines in the realm of corporate fraud thanks to $2 billion missing from the company’s books, but it’s not the only company at the center of questionable activity. 34 percent of furloughed employees were asked to commit furlough fraud , according to a survey from U.K.-based

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CFPB settles lawsuit against online payday lenders

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The CFPB announced that it has settled a lawsuit that it filed in 2014 in a Missouri federal district court alleging that the defendants engaged in unlawful online payday lending schemes. The CFPB had sued Richard Moseley Sr., Mr. Moseley has appealed his conviction.

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FTC settles first enforcement action targeting “debt parking”

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As described in the FTC’s complaint filed in a Missouri federal district court against Midwest Recovery Systems, LLC and its owners, this practice, also referred to as “passive debt collection,” involves the placing of purported debts on consumers’ credit reports without first attempting to communicate with consumers about the debts.

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Fintech Fundings: Companies Raise $ Million Week Ending Feb 26

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Fraud protection for e-commerce. HQ: Missouri City, Missouri. Tags: Consumer, lending, loans, underwriting, Equitable Bank (investor). Here are the fintech deals by size from 20 Feb to 26 Feb 2016: LoanZen. Receivables financing for small business. Latest round: Undisclosed Seed. Total raised: Unknown. Latest round: $1.5

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PSCU And Welcome Technologies Team Up On Credit Card Aimed At Immigrants

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The companies said in the release that Welcome’s selection of PSCU came after a “comprehensive review process,” with PSCU standing out for its “industry-leading technology, API connectivity, fraud capabilities, overall product portfolio and 24/7 service model.”.

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Fintech Fundings: 12 Companies Raise $240 million Week Ending June 25

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That makes the credit score provider the second most valuable alum (after Lending Club , currently trading at $6 billion). Fraud detection. Louis, Missouri. Tags: Lending, underwriting, consumer, loans, P2P, crowdfunding, investing. billion valuation. Total raised: $10 million. Source: Crunchbase. Source: Finovate.