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What is payment fraud? What faster payment systems mean for fraud prevention

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Payment fraud: What is it and why the payment system used matters Payments are evolving, and so are fraud tactics. Financial institutions must stay ahead by implementing proactive fraud detection strategies to protect their customers and mitigate losses. Key topics covered in this post: What is payment fraud?

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How to prevent internal fraud at your bank or credit union

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How to prevent internal fraud at your bank or credit union Of the many fraud risks banks and credit unions face, one of the most costly comes from within the institution itself. ACFE reported that 5% of an organizations revenue is lost to internal fraud each year, with an estimated $3.1 billion in total losses.

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Fraud typologies all financial institutions should know

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Can your AML/CFT and fraud staff recognize these fraud typologies? The technology used to perpetrate financial crimes may be changing, but these common fraud typologies aren't going anywhere. This is a nearly 10% increase in complaints received and a 22% increase in losses and thats just fraud that was offically reported.

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Protecting customers from disaster fraud: What financial institutions need to know

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Protecting customers from disaster fraud In the aftermath of hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters , vulnerable communities often see an uptick in disaster fraud schemes designed to steal personal information or relief funds from would-be donors. Staying on top of fraud is a full-time job.

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Exploring the Liability Shift: A Comprehensive Guide to Fraud Loss Responsibility and Mitigation

Shifting liability for digital fraud losses represents a significant challenge for financial institutions and payment service providers. In response to the global surge in digital fraud, regulators are introducing policies that transfer the cost of fraud from defrauded customers to financial institutions.

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Fraud and AML integration: Is the FRAML approach right for your financial institution?

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Evaluating the FRAML approach For years, financial institutions have debated the merits of combining fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) functions into a single department in what's known as a FRAML approach. With such heightened scrutiny on fraud, keeping AML and fraud teams siloed may not be sustainable.

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Holiday check fraud: Protecting customers and financial institutions

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Education, collaboration, and advanced fraud detection software can help prevent it. Education, collaboration, and advanced fraud detection software can help prevent it. The AML/CFT Officer or fraud officer plays a crucial role in any financial institution efforts to fight check fraud. They’ve evolved.

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Risk Assessment – Building Trust in Financial Institutions

Consumer losses to fraud rose to $5.8 It's not just any crime; we're talking about money laundering and financial fraud. billion in 2021. Risk assessment is the latest technology that helps companies evaluate risks and ensure proper client onboarding.