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Fed touts FedNow’s fraud tools

Payments Dive

Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester in a speech this week spelled out tools the new instant payments system will have for thwarting fraud.

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FedNow aims to avoid Zelle-type fraud

Payments Dive

As the Federal Reserve prepares for a mid-year launch of its instant payments system, FedNow, it’s zeroing in on anti-fraud tools to protect users.

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Fraud emerges as concern for FedNow users

Payments Dive

The Federal Reserve is weighing additional fraud-fighting tools as it takes feedback from users of the new instant payments system.

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FedNow fraud prevention for credit unions: A guide for AML, fraud teams

Abrigo

Prevent fraud when adopting FedNow Credit unions can prevent fraud as they connect to FedNow. Use this guide to understand available tools and the steps AML and fraud teams should take. You might also like this FedNow implementation guide with details on appropriate AML/CFT and fraud considerations.

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ACH fraud: Lessons for AML programs from a recent court case

Abrigo

Court case: Credit union held liable for ACH fraud losses A construction company argued the financial institution "failed to establish a reasonable routine" for monitoring suspicious activity alerts tied to ACH. Takeaway 3 Remember that ACH fraud risk also occurs in the placement stage of a fraudulent or money laundering scheme.

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Check fraud detection tips for AML professionals

Abrigo

Takeaway 1 Check fraud detection is a critical component of AML programs because it is one type of fraud that continues to trend upward in financial institutions. Takeaway 2 According to the FBI, reported losses from check fraud total $1 8 billion annually.

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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. . COVID-19-related fraud schemes are escalating at an alarming rate. How can your transaction monitoring system detect trending COVID-19 related fraud?

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