PYMNTS

AUGUST 11, 2020

Idaho-based Kount has released a new product aimed at preventing insurance fraud as the industry increasingly turns to digital, and even mobile, setups. Along with the security benefits, Kount’s product will also ensure “marketing campaign efficiency and conversion,” the company added. In a Tuesday (Aug.

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Abrigo

APRIL 6, 2022

New Rule Outlines Computer-Security Incident Notification Obligations for Banks Financial institutions and their service providers should prepare to meet new computer-security notice requirements by May 1, 2022. . Computer-security incident notifications required. Expand and Clarify.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 7, 2020

But the BEC scam is not the only kind of business payments fraud plaguing firms today. This week's B2B Digest looks at how corporate finance scams come in all shapes and sizes, from employee expense fraud to invoice falsification. PYMNTS breaks down the numbers behind the latest cases below.

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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

OCTOBER 30, 2020

"New government policies ultimately changed the way the majority of businesses interacted with customers, with new phrases like 'buy online, pick up in-store' becoming part of the nomenclature," says Andre Machicao, senior vice president of CyberSource, Visa. We saw years of change happen in a few months due to COVID-19.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Those new avenues of fraud have leveraged hallmarks of the current pandemic — fears over public health and concerns about stimulus checks issued by the government — to snare unwitting victims. . . According to some estimates, as many as 22 percent of Americans have been impacted by COVID-related fraud. . .

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Government-benefits fraud runs at about 10 percent even during normal times, but now that the pandemic has exponentially increased U.S. I think bad actors and fraudsters always follow the money,” Elizabeth Cronan , vice president of government relations at geolocation-based fraud prevention firm GeoGuard recently told PYMNTS. . “I

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

As more customers moved online, fraudsters took advantage of new and increasingly inventive opportunities to commit remote authentication fraud. These types of scams fall under the broad term of remote authentication fraud, and they’re increasingly common—and inventive. Examples of remote authentication fraud. New account fraud.

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Abrigo

JUNE 13, 2022

Elder fraud prevention and education Learn strategies for recognizing and reporting elder fraud and exploitation. . Takeaway 1 Elder abuse, exploitation and fraud continue to rise as the baby boomer generation ages. Takeaway 3 Education and reporting are key to preventing this type of fraud, so know your state's policies. .

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PYMNTS

JULY 29, 2020

But he added that fighting fraud isn’t about building the highest possible wall. After all, fraudsters will always find a way to build a ladder, and firms that impose too-onerous security run the risk of losing legitimate consumers by adding excess friction to the process. Securing A Tempting Target Field.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 22, 2020

Corporate fraud continues to plague businesses large and small, and in this week’s B2B fraud tracker, many of the latest cases of nefarious activity within the enterprise can be traced back to the continued use of paper and legacy systems. The biggest story this past week, of course, was the revelation that as much as $2.1

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Takeaway 2 Participation in BaaS models, staffing changes, poor training, and failure to reassess policies post-pandemic are risk factors for credit unions Takeaway 3 Compliance officers should always be thinking about how BSA, AML, and fraud concerns impact their credit union and , ultimately , their members.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 21, 2016

-area grocery story chain is only allowing customers to purchase reloadable or prepaid gift cards with cash or bank PIN-based debit due to a significant increase in credit card fraud. Brian Krebs reported the change to grocer Giant Food’s policy yesterday (April 20) on his cybersecurity blog Krebs on Security.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Takeaway 2 Participation in BaaS models, staffing changes, poor training, and failure to reassess policies post-pandemic are risk factors for credit unions Takeaway 3 Compliance officers should always be thinking about how BSA, AML, and fraud concerns impact their credit union and , ultimately , their members.

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FICO

AUGUST 6, 2018

Fraud departments must juggle fighting financial crime with providing customers with an excellent experience – at the same time they must improve efficiency and drive down costs. What they do when fraud and security causes inconvenience. What the fraud department can do to improve customer satisfaction.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2020

Growth] in API usage has resulted in B2B transactions’ unparalleled acceleration, but banks must still contend with fraud threats,’ the Tracker states. There’s work being done securing APIs , but businesses are using them confidently, not just to field new products and CX, but also as a data cyber shield found only in the clouds.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Treasury and Commerce departments are unable to protect their digital databases, lesser organizations would be seemingly hard-pressed to prevent similar security breaches. Justice Department, National Security Agency and the White House. That software was released earlier this year, between March and June. military, along with the U.S.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear amid an unprecedented pandemic-era surge in online shopping, banks and merchants are bracing for an associated spike in fraud , disputes and chargebacks. Fighting Friendly Fraud. For every $1 in legitimate fraud, there is $13 in transaction value that is falsely declined,” he said.

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PYMNTS

MAY 2, 2019

Representatives from a number of countries around the world – excluding Russia, China and representatives from technology giant Huawei – met to discuss the security of 5G networks as many countries prepare for deployment of the technology, according to a report by Reuters.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2019

We are excited to bring our secure and scalable technology to Azure customers as we continue working with Microsoft Azure Marketplace to develop cloud-enabled blockchain solutions.”. And the United Kingdom’s National Liberal Party (NLP) has posted what it believes is the only coherent policy regarding cryptocurrencies.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2020

Growing attack-related expenses force businesses to remain vigilant against emerging threats, including phishing and other types of fraud that their own employees may willingly or unwillingly perpetuate. Ensuring Secure Workplace Practices. Other fraud attempts targeting workplaces are no less dangerous. Fighting the Phishers.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 26, 2018

Uber is changing its policy on bug bounties, payments to people who expose data security problems, Reuters reported on Thursday (April 26). We’re clarifying the difference between researchers that act in good faith and people who don’t,” Uber Chief Information Security Officer John Flynn told the newswire.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? But with regtech in banking, functions such as customizing fraud scenarios to match your institution’s risk tolerance are simple, saving you time, effort, and potential regulatory fines. The staff and support are very friendly, helpful, and responsive."

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? But with regtech for banks, functions such as customizing fraud scenarios to match your institution’s risk tolerance are simple, saving you time, effort, and potential regulatory fines. The staff and support are very friendly, helpful, and responsive."

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PYMNTS

MARCH 18, 2019

Authenticating.com is working to combat identity fraud by combining different solutions to securely automate and outsource identity verification and fraud prevention as a service. billion in losses due to cybercrime, with various forms of identity fraud topping the list.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

How secure do you feel when it comes to payments? Consider a survey commissioned by payment, telecom and financial data solutions provider Transaction Network Services (TNS), which found that 85 percent of adults across the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia believe fraud attempts on debit and credit cards are on the upswing.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 17, 2017

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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PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2020

Regulators are passing stricter policies, as well as cracking down on anti-money laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC) and sanctions noncompliance. FIs in the United Arab Emirates are also looking to get ahead of fraud with improved digital KYC practices. Taking A Local Approach To Fighting Money Laundering, Fraud Worldwide.

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PopularBank

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

No business is immune to fraud, and small businesses are especially at risk. Small businesses experience fraud at a 42% higher frequency than large corporations. There are steps small businesses can take to prevent business fraud. Clearly outline policies. Employees are the best defense against fraud.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

To counter fraud as the holiday season approaches, Best Buy , Target and Walmart made changes to their gift card programs. With the new policies, changes include lowering the transaction limits on the sale of store-branded gift cards. The moves were announced by the attorneys general of Pennsylvania and New York, Reuters reported.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Federal Reserve System has appointed its Payments Security Strategy leader, the agency announced Friday (Dec. He will lead the Fed’s initiative to address payments fraud risk and boost the security of payments in the U.S. Treasury and financial market, among other responsibilities.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Another kind of fraud is often underreported and still ruinous to QSRs’ margins if unblocked. It is called friendly fraud and causes great damage, despite its name. What is friendly fraud? What distinguishes friendly fraud is that a legitimate customer, not a bad actor, perpetuates the fraud. How can it be stopped?

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

1) that a probe by international auditors is underway, examining a fraud that could be $200 million in scope at Aegean Marine Petroleum Network , tied to shell companies that ostensibly did business with the shipping fuel firm. Those items, per the auditor statement, were not allowed under the university’s procard policies.

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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., In The UK, Too.

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PYMNTS

MAY 12, 2017

speaks to the growing risk of identity fraud and its detrimental effect on consumer confidence. In the study, the organizations found that the number of identity fraud victims had risen to 15.4 percent increase in identity fraud victims since 2011, when 11.6 FBI Sees Wire Fraud Via Email Grow In 2016. million in the U.S.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Ongoing security concerns have prompted the Federal Reserve to further scrutinize big tech firms that serve the banking industry, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Thursday (Nov. 19-21 is run by The Clearing House (THC) and the Banking Policy Institute (BPI). 21), citing a senior official. The Annual Conference held Nov.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2020

Research by Consumer Reports indicated that “few people” read the privacy statements they agree to and sign, Christina Tetreault, policy counsel for Consumer Reports, told FT. Data security is an issue with far-reaching consequences. Most of the digital financial products and services?.?.?.?are

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