Abrigo

MARCH 4, 2022

Synthetic ID fraud is growing quickly and hurts FIs and customers Knowing the schemes associated with synthetic identity fraud and how criminals avoid detection can help minimize losses. Takeaway 1 Synthetic identity fraud is a growing form of identity theft in which an individual is impersonated by using stolen information.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 8, 2019

Invoice fraud, where emailed requests trick employees of various firms into sending money to scammers’ bank accounts, has been making the rounds in the United Kingdom. firms are vulnerable to that type of fraud. According to research from Santander Business , as much as half of all U.K. Department of Justice.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 4, 2019

In the old days, forged checks were the biggest problems that bank fraud departments had to manage. Today, financial institutions (FIs) face a barrage of cyberattacks from hackers operating around the world, continuously shifting their tactics. Yet, few FIs leverage this technology in their anti-fraud efforts — only 5.5

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2021

The prevalence of online commerce opens new doors for digital fraud, however, both from career fraudsters and opportunistic customers. Developments F rom The World Of Digital Fraud. Developments F rom The World Of Digital Fraud. For more on these and other digital fraud news items, download this month’s Tracker.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2021

A new year has begun, but the pandemic continues to throw financial and operational curveballs at banks, businesses and their consumers regarding how they conduct daily tasks or routine payments. Another study found that 55 percent of U.S. Another study indicated that debit-related fraud is on the rise across the U.S.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2020

This revenue free fall could result in 100,000 restaurants nationwide closing either temporarily or permanently, with 40 percent of all restaurant operators unsure whether they can survive six months into the future. The Fraud Threats Of 2020.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2021

People in general are more aware of — and concerned about — fraud as we pass through a second season of COVID, and eCommerce continues to rack up impressive stats, good and bad. New threats are evolving all the time,” KP Brendel, director of marketplace operations at online thrift and consignment storefront Swap.com, told PYMNTS. “New

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2020

The October Next-Gen Debit Tracker® analyzes how both digital shopping and digital fraud are growing simultaneously, and what merchants can do to ensure that debit-based card-not-present (CNP) transactions are protected. These include running scheduled checks on their platforms to detect fraud.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2020

ATMs are common avenues for fraud, however, especially those that are running outdated software. A study from Portland, Oregon–based hardware security research company Eclypsium found that many ATMs suffered a severe security flaw in their third-party Windows drivers that allowed fraudsters access to the cash dispersal system.

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PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2019

These platforms promise fast, seamless transactions, which most deliver – but when platforms focus on reducing friction for users, it can backfire and create new vulnerabilities to fraud. An unexpected consequence of the retailer race to offer same-day and one-day delivery is increased fraud exposure. Nearly one-third (30.4

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PYMNTS

JUNE 20, 2019

Retailers focused on combating fraud have credit cards in the cross-hairs of their efforts. But ramping up the war on card fraud can introduce a new risk to companies: false positives. This isn’t merely an issue for the B2C world, however. The False Positive Threat.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Over 60 percent of banks say fraud volumes are rising, with over 40 percent reporting that average fraud hit value is going up. Under COVID, one study finds that 22 percent of Americans had been targeted by pandemic-related fraud attempts as of April.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 6, 2020

A fact of our new reality that has snapped sharply into focus over the last half year as restaurants of all sizes and descriptions have had to rapidly reset their operations for a world where restaurants were first closed down entirely and, even when they reopened, customers have remained reticent about dining out. Fraudster In Many Forms .

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

PULSE , the debit/ATM network that operates as a Discover Financial Services company, said in a press release that it has adopted the FICO Falcon Platform to bring new fraud detection services to its network of more than 4,100 debit issuers. Among the features is real-time scoring. percent in 2017 to 6.7 billion transactions.

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PYMNTS

JULY 1, 2019

In payments fraud, it pays — literally — to change up the game a bit. The report shows the use of malicious emails, rather than attachments, is on the rise — which darkreading.com said comes along with new variants of impersonation fraud. Individual Fraud Cases, Here and Abroad. The data across a sample set of 1.3

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Insights on Business

OCTOBER 31, 2019

In the continued evolution of the IBM Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) product line, I am pleased to announce that effective today, Algo FIRST (FIRST) is rebranded to IBM FIRST Risk Case Studies. In particular, FIRST’s external loss event benefits can be seen in the integration to the OpenPages Operational Risk Management solution.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

One day — maybe one that has already happened for some PYMNTS readers — we might look back with fondness and nostalgia on that time when chargebacks stood as the main worry merchants and other organizations faced when it came to fraud and risk. That’s where Kevin Lee comes in. Changing Scope. The stakes could hardly be higher. Insult Rate.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2021

This increased digital presence also brings a greater risk of digital fraud, however. Banks have reported myriad fraud threats over the past year, including various forms of identity fraud and bot activity, and are working overtime to develop countermeasures. The Fraud Threats Facing Digital-First Banks.

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Insights on Business

OCTOBER 31, 2019

In the continued evolution of the IBM Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) product line, I am pleased to announce that effective today, Algo FIRST (FIRST) is rebranded to IBM FIRST Risk Case Studies. In particular, FIRST’s external loss event benefits can be seen in the integration to the OpenPages Operational Risk Management solution.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 18, 2019

Unfortunately, platforms that are designed to be seamless are also often attractive targets for fraud. It’s the users who often become the victims in stringent security measures when fraud detection is too broad. This is why fraud-related costs consume large portions of digital platforms’ budgets—to the tune of 2.2 percent).

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PYMNTS

JULY 23, 2019

China’s banking regulator is introducing stricter requirements on banks and insurance institutions that provide supply chain financial solutions in an effort to curb fraud, according to China Daily reports last week. JD.com, Suning.com Spark Concerns. for Finance and Development’s Deputy Director Zeng Gang in an interview with China Daily.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a new operation, Operation Income Illusion, to crack down on fraudsters targeting victims with fake promises of jobs or income, according to a press release. Fraud during the pandemic has been especially prolific because of the chaos created so quickly early on.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 13, 2019

If it seems like cases of fraud and hacking are always in the news, that’s because new incidents pop up practically every day. According to the new Digital Fraud Tracker , total losses due to fraud equaled $4.2 According to the new Digital Fraud Tracker , total losses due to fraud equaled $4.2

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PYMNTS

JUNE 17, 2019

However, digital platforms face a major barrier in delivering these experiences: poor fraud detection. For digital platforms, fraud represents a two-headed beast. As largely online operations, they are tempting targets for fraudsters and hackers — therefore, robust anti-fraud systems are vital. About the Playbook.

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FICO

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Enterprise Fraud Solution Buyers Want More Agility, More Data. Our recent global survey reveals the investment priorities and functionality requirements for enterprise-level fraud solution buyers. We asked about priorities, plans and requirements for enterprise fraud prevention and detection solutions , and the results are fascinating.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

This rampant availability of users’ data makes it easier for bad actors to wreak havoc and commit fraud. She recently spoke to PYMNTS about how Scotiabank has revamped its fraud strategy in recent years. “I The increasing sophistication of fraud attacks has led Scotiabank to reassess how it employs AI, ML and automation.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2017

From some guy’s garage in San Francisco, a group of math nerds has grown into one of the world’s finest-tuned machine learning operations. SigOpt now helps optimize fraud detection and investments like beer brewing and even the manufacturing of synthetic rhino horns. I can truly say I stand on the shoulders of giants,” he said.

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Insights on Business

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

According to recent information from Juniper Research , online payment fraud losses from e-commerce, airline ticketing, and money transfer and banking services are expected to reach $48 billion by 2023, more than double the $22 billion in losses estimated for 2018. Synthetic identities and new account fraud.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Fraudsters have been causing problems for retailers over the past four quarters, leading to a 137 percent jump in fraud attacks and affecting $7 out of every $100 made in retail sales, according to the latest PYMNTS.com Global Fraud Attack Index. The collaborative study with Forter measures the rate of fraud attempts made on U.S.

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Bank Innovation

AUGUST 16, 2018

A study released today by research firm Aite and Early Warning, owner of the bank-based P2P firm Zelle, found that P2P payments will triple by 2020. The demand for P2P payments does not seem to be slowing anytime soon. In the U.S. alone, Aite projects “over 300% growth from 2015 to 2020—from $100.3 billion to $316.6 billion” […].

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Takeaway 1 Effective AML/CFT programs require ongoing training to keep AML and fraud staff compliant. Training materials for anti-money laundering & fraud professionals. Below are some of the most popular resources to help fight money laundering and fraud in 2022. Complimentary AML info. From crypto to cannabis.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 21, 2019

Fraud knows no boundaries. Aside from the political implications of such claims, The New Yorker ‘s report pointed to the fraud risks that organizations face, even from the C-Suite. It also highlighted the predicament that organizations face if a C-Suite executive is found committing fraud. In the U.S.,

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PYMNTS

JULY 20, 2017

Digital Shadows , the industry leader in digital risk management, revealed its findings on the changing habits and tactics of organized credit card fraud gangs, discovering a new trend in the form of remote learning “schools.”. In just two of the most popular ‘carding’ forums, 1.2

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2018

And the farmer who uses drones to help monitor operations – yet may not be able (or might not know how) to take steps needed to secure his or her server – is rendered vulnerable. The Vulnerabilities of Retail (and Other Sectors). His comments come against a backdrop where the warnings of IoT vulnerability come from other observers.

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PYMNTS

JULY 9, 2018

The problem with fighting fraud — according to GIACT EVP of Product David Barnhardt in this week’s edition of the PYMNTS Topic TBD — is how much information fraudsters have at their fingertips about regular consumers. In this case, it is two pieces of secondary data that trigger the discovery that this is a fraud.”.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Chase On Using Machine Learning To Crack Fraud’s Goldilocks Conundrum. The global threat of fraud shows no signs of slowing down. Losses related to fraud are valued at $14.7 billion, according to the most recent DataVisor Fraud Index Report. Mastercard: Fraud-Fighting’s New Mantra — Test, Protect, Prevent.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Fraud instances have risen dramatically since the pandemic began, placing financial strains on consumers and merchants alike. Department of Justice recently warning consumers to be on the alert for virus-related fraud. It also examines which solutions or strategies merchants can employ to prevent such fraud.

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