PYMNTS

JULY 25, 2019

Customers have varying banking needs, but the global fraud phenomenon tends to have equal impacts. Challengers see fraud protection as especially important, particularly as they attempt to ween customers away from legacy FIs and their own nimbler FinTech competitors. Bringing a global fraud approach to a new local market.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Corporates have growing expectations for faster, more efficient and more secure B2B payments — whether their money is moving from one business unit to another or one country to another. Payments Speed and Security. As financial institutions gather for this year’s Sibos conference kicking off in London today (Sept.

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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

AUGUST 21, 2020

Petro said travelers “aren’t leaving their general vicinity, [they’re] going wherever they can travel by car, and they definitely don’t want to go indoors anywhere. Admittedly, the GetMyBoat platform is seeing its share of fraud during its volcanic 3,900 percent booking increase. Definitions Of ‘Safety On The Water’.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 14, 2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) leading authority on bitcoin, cryptocurrency and initial coin offerings (ICOs) has ruled that some well-known cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and Ethereum are not securities. As such, they can expect to come under the regulatory control of the SEC and relevant securities laws.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

But those illegal marketplaces — often called the “Dark Web” — also present a juicy opportunity for those fighting fraud to detect and even preempt criminal activities than cost businesses revenue and, often, parts of their brand reputation. First, let’s get some terms straight, at least for use among the payments and commerce communities.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

A cyberattack on what’s been described as a “decentralized” token exchange reportedly has led to a $58,000 theft and an illustration of a “shocking security vulnerability.”. According to a report in The Next Web , hackers flooded the exchange with “one billion fake EOS.” The EOS token is taken as a cryptocurrency in ICO.”.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 5, 2019

Perhaps that’s why, in the midst of the seemingly never-ending stream of headlines about data breaches, account takeovers, stolen credit cards and online fraud , the notion of “check fraud” seems something of an outlier for the up-and-coming fraudster looking to make a decent living. The Whole New World of Check Fraud.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Final Rule for Beneficial Ownership Reporting , issued in September 2022, establishes definitions for reporting provisions of the FinCEN BOI database. Other legal entities, including certain trusts, are excluded from the definitions as filing a document with a secretary of state or similar office does not create them.

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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. Despite the advent of chip technology in credit cards, which has improved security, bad actors continually look to circumvent systems in place.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 30, 2017

It’s called ad fraud, and according to PK4 Media CEO and Co-Founder Tom Alexander, it’s a way bigger problem than people realize. According to a study by Adloox, ad fraud cost brands $12.5 The study predicted an ad fraud decrease to $6.5 And definitely, definitely don’t charge for IVT! billion this year.

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PYMNTS

JULY 14, 2019

And the operator of BitFunder, a defunct trading platform that was denominated in bitcoin, and WeExchange was sentenced for obstruction of justice as well as securities fraud, CoinDesk reported. It directs the Department of Commerce to devise a standard “blockchain” definition.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 10, 2017

Noting that the number of identified fraudulent returns was not indicative of the overall levels of tax fraud occurring, Digital Shadows set out to reconcile two very different perspectives on the same problem. What’s Next In Tax Fraud. As of February, the number of mentions in 2017 so far was already over 40 percent of the 2016 total.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2017

Security isn’t just about catching the bad guys as they run away with store merchandise. And as part of a network, they can be a key piece in the preventative puzzle, triggering other elements of the security suite to activate. And surveillance isn’t just about identifying bad guys after the fact.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Platforms are doubling down on security in the wake of embarrassing data breaches and steady consumer fraud complaints, but it’s a fluid situation. Fraud detection and prevention, bolstered by AI and machine learning, are removing friction from RV rentals simply by making Outdoorsy an online marketplace where people feel safe spending.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2020

It’s happening in the B2B space as well, and not a moment too soon, as many B2B systems are in definite need of an upgrade — and could learn a thing or two from the consumer side. Growth] in API usage has resulted in B2B transactions’ unparalleled acceleration, but banks must still contend with fraud threats,’ the Tracker states.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2021

FIs must be prepared to support the pandemic-driven shift in consumers’ payment and spending behaviors while also keeping up with new security needs, Chris Tremont , executive vice president of virtual banking for Radius Bank , said in a recent PYMNTS interview. “As More Debit Payments, More Debit Fraud. is huge,” Tremont said.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2019

While dealing with fraud has always been a cost of doing business for merchants, the digital age has changed the game in terms of fighting off fraudsters. While some have speculated that fear of fraud is keeping some merchants out of the game, Stuppy noted that this wasn’t as big of a concern as some might think.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2020

LYFE’s mission in the midst of the pandemic is twofold: boost the amount of business from pickup and delivery orders and counter the increased risk of fraud that is accompanying the crisis. It’s definitely been a win-win,” said Taggart. Bad actors are taking advantage of the chaos and bringing about an upswing in digital fraud.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2020

Our findings are at once sobering and encouraging: Just 10 percent of FIs report using AI that meets our specific and narrow definition. Even more significantly, our research shows that FIs are using AI with greater focus than they have in the past, with two areas emerging as key applications: payments fraud and credit risk.

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PYMNTS

MAY 10, 2016

But Tungsten Head of Compliance Lucy Ashdown offered her take on the company’s research to discuss why FinServ firms might be seeing more invoice fraud than other industries. officials to combat fraud, Ashdown also discussed who carries the torch of responsibility when it comes to fighting this kind of security lapse in the enterprise.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2020

This new reality isn’t without its challenges for financial services providers, however, with security and fraud mitigation among the largest concerns. By definition, real-time payments give financial institutions (FIs) almost no time to analyze and authenticate a transaction to prevent fraud and other financial crimes.

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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

MAY 5, 2020

That rising tide of fraud will come in tandem with, and even try to mimic, legitimate activity by consumers grappling with various ways the coronavirus has impacted and will impact daily life. Quevedo noted that there has been a surge in BIN attacks, however, it is too early to see the impacts on subsequent fraud.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 2, 2019

To combat fraud — especially phishing — united we stand? As noted in the latest Digital Fraud Tracker , phishing attacks are up 76 percent this year compared to last year. I would say being more conservative definitely is the right approach,” Xie advised. Before the Inbox.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2016

While security development continues to get more sophisticated, fraudsters keep getting smarter. As a result, fraud prevention and security must be — and is — a top concern for digital companies. According to recently released research from PYMNTS , fraud attacks are on the rise, up 215 percent year over year.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 22, 2020

Insurance fraud is not a new phenomenon, but it is a prevalent one. Insurance providers are taking action to mitigate such problems and keep their operations and customers safe from fraud, however. Insurance providers are taking action to mitigate such problems and keep their operations and customers safe from fraud, however.

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PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2017

In the attack’s wake, SWIFT released its Customer Security Program, providing its bank clients a set of guidelines to follow and enhance their own cybersecurity capabilities. What concerns me most about fraud is that the criminals have access to the same technologies that we do to try to stop them,” he recently told PYMNTS.

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Insights on Business

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Enterprise Fraud Management is being reinvented. Here are some key questions that should be asked of Enterprise Fraud Management vendors: Question #1: How versatile is your data model? Most fraud detection solutions only ingest out-of-the-box transactional data and basic customer and account information.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 12, 2020

Particularly after the killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani earlier this month, officials at industrial control system security firm Dragos said there was reason for officials to be wary. Iranian hacking groups are targeting U.S. gas and electricity firms.

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PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2020

But as Good explained, the definition of contactless needs to expand as firms re-examine their digital strategies. There’s another side to contactless that moves beyond convenience and ties into security. Things are definitely shifting toward digital,” Good said. Getting Prepared.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 28, 2019

The inaugural edition — based on input from 3,813 consumers, 102 CU executives and 49 FinTech executives — examines over 190 data points on how CUs pursue innovations related to data security, fraud and anti-money laundering. percent of CU executives base ROI on reducing data security and fraud risks. For example, 49.1

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 7, 2017

If the definition of insanity is doing the same thing time and again and expecting different results, then perhaps the way we pay through, and interact with, online banking may have a hint of madness, or at least complacency. Studies abound on the impact of payments fraud, said Volmar. percent of fraud?”. It’s unlivable.

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PYMNTS

MAY 15, 2018

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), India’s main investigative agency in the country, has filed charges in the Punjab National Bank fraud case against Nirav Modi, the jewelry retail owner, and his uncle Mehul Choksi, as well as senior executives at the state-run lender.

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PYMNTS

JULY 2, 2019

Payments are gaining speed, as is fraud — and sometimes, simple human error is costing companies revenue, precious time or both. Finding fraud before it happens can be akin to finding a needle in a haystack, where detecting suspicious patterns can be a fleeting opportunity. Call them errors made at the speed of commerce.

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FICO

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

In my previous post on application fraud, we explored the drivers behind the rapid acceleration of identity-based fraud , which includes identity theft / third-party fraud, synthetic identity fraud, and first-party fraud. Managing fraud is a balancing act that starts with knowing your fraud risk appetite.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2019

Security and the Homesharing Platform. The company also works with several security providers to ensure users’ payments remain safe. Spotahome has also been securing its mobile platform, as younger travelers are growing more comfortable with making bookings and payments on their phones. GDPR and the Future of Home Rentals.

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