PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Onboarding these customers can be a tedious challenge prone to fraud and consumer frustrations, and the industry faces the ever-looming threat of SIM swap fraud. Customers still face potential fraud threats once they are signed up, with SIM swap fraud being a particularly common foe.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 19, 2019

Through that ransomware they have been hijacking companies’ systems and demanding bitcoin payment in exchange for a decryption key. They are getting into an administration system, finding lists of client credentials and then installing [Sodinokibi] on all the clients’ systems.”. Corporate Wire Fraud.

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PopularBank

APRIL 18, 2024

Yet, despite advances in bank fraud protection, scammers continue to develop and deploy sophisticated—and successful—methods. Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission announced over $10 million in fraud losses in 2023, up 14% from the previous year. Thieves attempting bank fraud may try one or more of the following scams.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2020

Just when you think there are no surprises left, this statistic drops: 60 percent of organizations recently polled had no idea their customer data had been breached, because their payments system and process is too opaque to detect it. That’s surprising in 2020 – or maybe “shocking” better captures the vibe. Safety Is Multilayered.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Consumers are using mobile apps’ order-ahead features and loyalty perks more often during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet chargeback fraud — also known as friendly fraud — is unfortunately also rising. A Proactive Approach To Friendly Fraud. Friendly fraud often develops around online promotions at restaurants.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 20, 2020

Fraud attacks’ frequency and complexity will likely continue to rise despite merchants’ best efforts to prevent them. Advances in cybercrime mean merchants often have issues combatting the attacks executed against them, especially if they are relying on legacy systems to do so. The Latest Fraud Decisioning Developments.

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PYMNTS

JULY 1, 2019

Overall digital fraud increased by 13 percent in the past year, with the food and beverage industry seeing an increase of 60 percent – nearly four times above average. Chipotle denied any breach of its databases or systems. Mobile order-ahead fraud is so widespread and difficult to stop because it is conducted remotely.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

EmailRep is a system of crawlers, scanners, and enrichment services that collects data on email addresses, domains, and internet personas. Is there potential for this sign-up to commit fraud or abuse? What kind of online presence does this email have? Is this a throwaway account? Is this a trustworthy sender?

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Leslie Ragan manages transaction fraud prevention for Elan Financial Services , a unit of U.S. In an interview with PYMNTS, Ragan said technology developments have enhanced the industry’s fraud-fighting strategies, but customer awareness is still a critical component of preventing bad actors from succeeding. At The Consumer Level.

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PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2020

Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and others in the food service space are rapidly adjusting their operations during the pandemic, with many implementing new technologies online and in-store to ensure customers can seamlessly and safely place orders. Taco Bell’s Approach To Fostering Customer Loyalty And Fighting Fraud.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Ad fraud’s prevalence is largely due to two factors: The lack of regulation and the sheer complexity and volume of online advertising. Banks may process $1 million worth of credit card fraud requests in a day, but ad fraud detectors can face up to 20,000 requests every second. Ad fraud can take a variety of forms.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 21, 2019

In 2014, the company dealt with something similar with its payment processing systems. How To Build A High Performing Platform Payments Fraud Team. For digital platforms, fraud represents a two-headed beast. What the Launch of Facebook’s Libra Means For Payments. Trackers and Reports.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

When most people hear about online fraud, they tend to think about what Noa Kalechstain, Riskified ’s head of chargeback recovery, calls “classic fraud,” she explained in a recent conversation with PYMNTS. It has attained the status of “classic” because fraud using stolen financials is the most prevalent type.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 5, 2019

Dozens of cybercriminal groups have found a home on Facebook , using the platform’s online marketplace to sell illegal services such as stolen credit card information, as well as account theft and spamming tools, according to Cisco Systems’ Talos security unit.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2019

Once the account fills up with V-bucks, it is then sold through a legitimate vendor like eBay, or on the dark web, for lower rates that the $10 for 1,000 gamers will get in the game or through an authorized online store. And an estimated 86 percent of the scams were shared via social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2020

And beginning earlier in the month, new laws seek to tackle “rogue traders and online tricksters,” as denounced in a statement by Vera Jourova, the EU’s commissioner for values and transparency. That applies, too, to online ticket sales. As reported by Reuters, the IT ministry is examining a two-tiered system for the rules.

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PYMNTS

JULY 3, 2017

Even in the quiet seasons, the online travel market is susceptible to the trade winds, and they don’t always blow in agents’ favor. But what hurts a business (especially a small one) more than an October snowstorm is when online fraudsters use CNP transactions to steal their services. The Rise of CNP Fraud. Consumer Protection.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Cybercriminals are thus increasingly turning to online platforms to perpetuate card-not-present (CNP) fraud. The new Digital Fraud Tracker highlights the emerging fraud trends as well as the latest solutions and strategies that companies are embracing in an effort to protect themselves and their customers.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 27, 2020

Banks do not always have the budgets or resources to craft cutting-edge online and mobile experiences, although they can no longer afford to put off digital transformations. The number of online banking customers is growing worldwide, and FIs’ consumers are coming to expect seamless digital experiences as a result.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2017

Can data make all the difference in the fight against payments fraud? The discussion played off the findings of a new whitepaper from the firm titled, “Driving Up Conversion with Effective Fraud Management.”. What works in preventing payments fraud at a large airline or telco system may not be germane for an electronics retailer.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 13, 2020

And, while terrorist use of cryptocurrency is still evolving, certain terrorist groups have solicited cryptocurrency donations running into the millions of dollars via online social media campaigns.”. billion of cryptocurrency reportedly was lost to theft or fraud – double that of the previous year.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 22, 2018

22) that it has rolled out two enhanced consumer authentication solutions, step-up authentication and identity verification, to mitigate card fraud within call centers. In a press release , Fiserv said the two new solutions expand beyond knowledge-based consumer authentication that can be vulnerable to fraud.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Digital ID and authentication are always vital topics for payments and commerce — but now, given recent developments, including in social media, they have taken on new importance. For any modern economy to efficiently function, it first and foremost needs to feature effective identity systems, Cohen noted.

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PYMNTS

JULY 27, 2020

Digital banking and eCommerce are making rapid gains in 2020 as consumers turn to online channels to make purchases and avoid potential exposure to COVID-19. Synthetic ID fraud can be especially hard to spot. Long-running synthetic ID schemes have illuminated gaps in FIs’ traditional fraud-fighting measures.

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PYMNTS

JULY 28, 2019

The project will battle online abuses and misuses on the platform such as disinformation and election interference, Reuters reported on Friday (July 26). The ability to do academic research on what’s happening online has never been worse,” Stamos told the Guardian. .

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CFPB Monitor

JULY 19, 2022

On July 13, 2022, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, Subcommittee on National Security held a hearing entitled “Protecting Military Servicemembers and Veterans from Financial Scams and Fraud.” Malini Mithal testified that the FTC received over 200,000 reports of military fraud in 2021, totaling over $267 million in losses.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 22, 2016

That’s according to a report by Wired , which showcased how researchers have been able to demonstrate a new method to steal a face using 3D rendering and light sleuth work online. You can’t always control your online presence or your online image.”.

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PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2019

Despite the pervasiveness of digital identity in everyday life, concerns surrounding digital ID security continue to make headlines, with billions of dollars lost to fraud. All App Store apps that offer third-party sign-on systems will be required to offer the Apple’s program as well.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2020

Attracting first-time patrons during the pandemic, when consumers are spending most of their time at home, has required enhanced online efforts, however, and review websites like Yelp have played a vital role. Having a slick user interface and smooth mobile ordering system is not enough to attract customers, though.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 13, 2019

It’s undeniably advantageous to the world economy, with a recent study finding that national digital ID systems could induce GDP growth of up to 13 percent. Experiencing such gains comes with risks, however, as digital IDs have presented new and underexplored avenues for fraud. Such systems have run into regulatory trouble in the U.S.,

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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. DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 U.S.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 11, 2017

and other countries have focused on the formal international banking systems that terror networks might use to transfer money to would-be terrorists. However, this case shows how they are now trying to exploit holes in the vast online financial world. Since 9/11, the U.S.

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PYMNTS

MAY 16, 2019

Members of the group located in Bulgaria and Ukraine then took control of victims’ online bank accounts and stole money out of their accounts. Reuters reported that 10 of the network’s members have been charged with conspiracy to steal online banking credentials. Five Russians charged by the U.S.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Social media posts show that some former employees, who left the company months ago, have also received notification letters. 9, and that the contract worker “no longer has any access to our systems and we’re putting additional measures in place to help prevent this from happening again.”

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PYMNTS

JULY 16, 2019

Platforms facilitating these transactions must foster trust between property owners and renters if they want to be successful, but creating that confidence requires protecting both parties against fraud and bad actors. Marketplace Abuse. Platforms should instead assess the provided data by cross-referencing it against several other sources.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2019

Attention-starved celebrities and people showing off on social media used selfies, not serious, reputable companies competing for market share in the digital economy. Trust is important to a variety of areas where significant growth is happening online.

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Gonzobanker

AUGUST 17, 2022

Thankfully, there was still a smartphone and social media to commiserate. Then, bad grades came in right as summer party season kicked off, mom and dad took away the car and credit card, and the Venmo transfers came to a screeching halt. Keep an eye on the initial banks working on these projects.

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