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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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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 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. At its core, FRAML is about taking a more holistic approach to financial crime risk management.

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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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Wire fraud: What it is and how to prevent it

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Wire fraud is the second highest fraud scam impacting financial institutions As fraudsters continue to refine their tactics, financial institutions must remain vigilant to protect both their clients and employees from evolving wire fraud schemes. Understanding wire fraud is the first step to preventing it.

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Bringing AI To The Fight Against Healthcare Payments Fraud

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This brings a longstanding challenge to the fore: Healthcare organizations have long struggled with fraud, waste and abuse (FWA), costing the United States healthcare sector more than $200 billion annually by some estimates. Yet, these advanced computational systems have a long way to go in healthcare administration.

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Celebrating FinCrime Fighter Day: Honoring the heroes of financial security

Abrigo

Their contributions are massive, and if you’ve ever worked with AML Officers and fraud professionals, you know just how vital they are. Every day, I’m reminded of the critical role the teams at our 2,500 bank and credit union customers play in anti-money laundering (AML), combating the financing of terrorism (CFT), and fraud prevention.

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