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Getting real about real-time payments in the United States

Accenture

The global real-time payments market is projected to reach about $26 billion by 2023. ². The United States is an instant payments laggard compared to the rest of the world. Getting there is complicated by a number of factors that are unique to this market. 4 And the US market is far from monolithic. It is a hydra.

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Prevent pig butchering scams: Safeguarding against investment fraud

Abrigo

Avoid fraud losses from pig butchering scams FinCrime professionals looking to prevent pig butchering scams in the age of cryptocurrency can follow these steps to tighten security. Takeaway 1 Investment fraud schemes known as pig butchering scams contributed to $3.3 billion in fraud losses in 2022. billion in 2021.

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With $640M Deal, Equifax 'Kounts' The Ways To Combat Online Fraud  

PYMNTS

To that end, late last week Equifax said it had reached a deal to acquire fraud prevention and digital ID firm Kount for $640 million. As reported, the deal will enable Equifax to boost its global presence in digital ID and fraud prevention, including through the Kount Identity Trust Global Network. In a Monday (Jan.

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Merchants, Online Fraud And The 3DS 2.0 Reset

PYMNTS

s struggles toward universal adoption in the European Union is reminiscent of EMV chip cards’ rise — a similar journey that aimed to solve a different fraud problem. That meant the rollout was rocky and filled with delays almost everywhere it went, especially in the United States. Why 3DS 2.0 Moreover, he noted that the 3DS 2.0

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Inside N26’s US Fraud Protection Strategy

PYMNTS

In the latest Digital Fraud Tracker , PYMNTS examines how fraudsters are utilizing mobile and app-based channels for fraud attacks, as well as why fraudsters are still relying on phishing as a major fraud strategy even as they increase their use of new technologies and techniques. Around the Digital Fraud World.

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Report: Purported COVID-19 Vaccines Hit Dark Web

PYMNTS

The paper said that prior to the approval of vaccines by regulators in the United States and the European Union, authorities had warned that fraudsters would use the opportunity to launch scams or sell stolen doses. INTERPOL states on its website : "(W)e are seeing an increase in counterfeit medical products, fraud and cybercrime.".

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Buying into AML risks in real estate

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Real estate markets are vulnerable to money laundering and fraud because of their transaction size and appreciation over time. The real estate market is enticing to more than just new homeowners or investors. Real estate market AML risks Real estate is a proven, traditional, and well-established marketplace.

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