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Island Nation Mauritius To Set Up Fintech Fund

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The island nation of Mauritius will now have a sovereign fund dedicated to investment in fintech. According to reports, high-level Fintech and Innovation-driven Financial Services Regulatory Committee panel met last week to discuss the possibility of the fund that would focus on, among other things, fraud, security, and blockchain.

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Study: COVID-19 Fraud Reaches $100M

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SocialCatfish.com, the identity verification nonprofit, reported U.S. losses from COVID-19 fraud and ID theft have reached nearly $100 million since the pandemic emerged in March, according to Reuters. Even small states saw huge increases in COVID-related fraud in recent months. Those cases have cost victims a total of $97.5

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ChowNow: AI Helps Independent Restaurants Fight The Growing Threat of Digital Fraud

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More than 100,000 eateries — or about one in six restaurants nationwide — have closed due to the pandemic, according to National Restaurant Association estimates. Mobile ordering apps are largely responsible for keeping the industry above water, but fraud still plagues the sector. ChowNow's Fraud-Fighting Lessons Amid The Pandemic.

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Elder fraud: Preventing elder financial exploitation at your institution

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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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Cybersecurity Firm FireEye Hacked By Suspected Nation-State

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The cybersecurity firm FireEye — which counts numerous government agencies among its clients — said in a blog post that its proprietary tools were hacked by a suspected nation-state. “We The company has cybersecurity clients across the national security space in the U.S., reports Reuters. “We

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Safeguarding new banking products from fraud

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6 Steps t o mitigate fraud risk tied to new products Your AML and fraud teams' input is key when it comes to offering new bank products. You might also like this infographic, "Beyond immediate fraud losses: How the costs and impacts of fraud snowball." download NOW Takeaway 1 Fraud losses totaled $485.6

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Prevention is the Key to Stopping Elder Financial Exploitation & Fraud

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Key Takeaways Elder financial abuse/exploitation (EFE) is under-reported although it remains on the rise. ABA study shows banks are reporting more cases of EFE. The Senior Safe Act provides a safe harbor for financial institutions reporting suspected EFE. . The under-reported and growing crime. billion annually.

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