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Bank wire fraud – How social engineering and technology perpetrate fraud losses

Abrigo

Bank wire fraud is growing and becoming more complex. Takeaway 1 Bank w ire transfer fraud is increasing due to technological advances today. Takeaway 2 Transnational criminal organizations commit b ank wire transfer fraud and use a variety of techniques to make Americans their victims. billion in losses reported.

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MENA Region Holds Regulatory Clues For Merchants

PYMNTS

In regions where open banking and other electronic payments pilots are becoming common, such as the Middle East-North Africa (MENA) region, pandemic-era payments are all about privacy, security and trust, particularly in B2B transactions. Privacy Protection In The Spotlight. Lessons From Abroad. 3D Secure 2.0

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Dock Stops Over USD$50m a Month in Fraud Using FICO Technology

FICO

The fraud prevention solution is based on FICO® Falcon® Fraud Manager and FICO® Customer Communication Services (CCS). The fraud prevention solution is based on FICO® Falcon® Fraud Manager and FICO® Customer Communication Services (CCS). Dock began implementing Falcon Fraud Manager in 2019 and added CCS in 2020.

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5 Ways Your Transaction Monitoring System Can Detect Covid-19 Related Fraud

Abrigo

Key Takeaways BSA officers need to stay aware of emerging fraud trends that are a result of the pandemic. Consider a risk-based lookback for your PPP portfolio to fight fraud. Embrace technology to help your department and institution successfully shift to remote work. Below are five ways typical AML software catches fraud: .

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5 Ways Your Transaction Monitoring System Can Detect COVID-19 Related Fraud

Abrigo

Key Takeaways COVID-19-related fraud are not new typologies; they just have a new spin. Adjusting your velocity scenarios can help detect money mule scams and check fraud. . As with any global or regional disaster, illicit actors are taking advantage of the increased pool of possible victims. Spike or Anomaly Scenarios.

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U.S. Bank: Machine Learning Is Banks’ Best Bet Against Fraud

PYMNTS

Banks lost about $4 billion to account takeover (ATO) fraud attempts last year and fraudsters have been reluctant to abandon the scheme as this year progresses. Fraudsters made off with account numbers and other personal details, which could later be used for different synthetic identity fraud or related schemes. digital bank Monzo.

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Regional bank CEOs in no rush to shift to fast payments

American Banker

Bancorp, PNC and Comerica say that fraud, regulatory uncertainty, technological challenges and other concerns are making them approach the adoption of real-time payments with caution. The chief executives of U.S.