PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Those new avenues of fraud have leveraged hallmarks of the current pandemic — fears over public health and concerns about stimulus checks issued by the government — to snare unwitting victims. . . According to some estimates, as many as 22 percent of Americans have been impacted by COVID-related fraud. . .

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PYMNTS

APRIL 15, 2020

Despite near universal agreement that AI holds the key to decoding numerous medical mysteries, at present one of its most valuable uses is fighting fraud, waste and abuse — FWA in the industry parlance — which threatens to worsen in the near term due to coronavirus-related cybercrime. Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA).

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

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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Abrigo

JANUARY 24, 2024

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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PYMNTS

JUNE 23, 2020

Federal Reserve has introduced a new effort to combat payments fraud. “Designed to allow our corporate customers to stay ahead of the evolving demands of their clientele, this innovative cash management API also supports businesses in their digital transformation and daily operation optimization,” she stated. In the U.S.,

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming fraud prevention AI offers financial institutions a way to reduce false positives, detect fraud faster, and improve suspicious activity monitoring. Staying on top of fraud is a full-time job. Let our Advisory Services team help when you need it.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

With digital transactions and eCommerce soaring during the pandemic, the rate of increasingly sophisticated fraud has also risen. Unlike the crypto markets, Wingert said the banking and payments industries continue to be slow to adapt to the challenges of KYC and fraud prevention. In fact, a recent GeoGuard survey found that U.S.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

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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Abrigo

JANUARY 22, 2024

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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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The growth in digital transactions is also spurring a boost in friendly fraud, which occurs when legitimate customers either knowingly or unwittingly claim that they did not make legitimate purchases and seek reimbursement for them. It also analyzes how focusing on the customer experience can help prevent such fraud in the first place.

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2020

Mari Anne Bayliss , senior director of solution management at CyberSource , told Karen Webster that simply relying on machine learning as a weapon against fraud is not enough — not in an age where managing fraud risk during the great digital shift (and unprecedented transaction volumes) is so challenging. .

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

4 Reasons better check fraud prevention is a good investment Check fraud is on the rise. Learn how you can save time and money in the long run by updating check fraud prevention capabilities today. At the same time, check fraud is increasing dramatically. At the same time, check fraud is increasing dramatically.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Telecommunications companies face a number of challenges in their day-to-day operations, however. Onboarding these customers can be a tedious challenge prone to fraud and consumer frustrations, and the industry faces the ever-looming threat of SIM swap fraud. SIM Swap Fraud Plagues Smartphone Users.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2020

As Wirecard AG’s global operations close following its bankruptcy filing, the German payment company has agreed to sell what’s left, the Financial Times reported. In addition, he noted that the sale of some of the company’s operations in Britain and North America could be announced soon. billion euros ($2.1

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

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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PYMNTS

JULY 8, 2020

He and Nitendra Rajput , Mastercard’s vice president of product development and head of the company’s “AI Garage,” said that in many cases, AI is the only way to scale up sufficiently to meet the challenges the company faces with fraud and other business issues. “It Fighting Fraud in a Post-Pandemic World.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2020

When it comes to fraud threats, no company — large or small — is immune. PYMNTS breaks down the numbers of the latest in B2B fraud below. The Financial Times cited documents that suggest the invoice fraud scheme allowed NMC to secure loans in the UAE via Neopharma.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The world needs a FinTech operating system.”. He also cited “banks’ aversion to taking on risk and fraud” in a proactive manner that leads them to create and promote new card offerings. The world doesn’t need another bank,” Poovala told Webster. If you give your card, you can forget about it.”.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2020

ATMs are common avenues for fraud, however, especially those that are running outdated software. Windows developer Microsoft has released security patches to fix this security gap, but as many ATMs are in remote areas, their operators do not often upgrade their systems. About The Tracker.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The seizure stemmed from a cryptocurrency fraud scheme being investigated by Brazilian federal police called Operation Egypto. In addition, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ( FinCEN ) has warned banks to look out for cryptocurrency-related fraud, with reports rising due to pandemic-related chaos in recent months.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The most popular financial crime blogs in 2023 Check fraud, the SAFER Banking Act, and BSA exam topics were among Abrigo's top blogs on AML/CFT and fraud this year. You might also like this infographic on the true costs of fraud at financial institutions. Here are Abrigo’s 10 top AML and fraud blogs in 2023.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2020

This revenue free fall could result in 100,000 restaurants nationwide closing either temporarily or permanently, with 40 percent of all restaurant operators unsure whether they can survive six months into the future. The Fraud Threats Of 2020.

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Abrigo

MAY 20, 2022

Fraud on Alert for 2022 A review of SAR data , government agenc y releases, a nd fraud findings found these f raud c oncerns and trends to wat ch in 2022. Takeaway 1 An Abrigo review of SAR data, government agency releases, and fraud findings revealed fraud trends to watch for. Fraud Concerns. Starting Point.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The number of real-time payments has risen dramatically in recent years, and APP fraud has grown alongside it. Bad actors typically perpetrate APP fraud in several ways. APP Fraud Ramps Up. Instances of APP fraud around the globe have continued to rise as real-time payment rails extend their reach.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Measuring the cost of fraud losses. The true cost of fraud goes beyond the initial reported fraud losses Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Fraud scams made worse by the pandemic continue to be successful, while crypto-scams are emerging. That equates to $35 billion annually.

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Abrigo

MAY 12, 2022

Protect your financial institution from cybercrime With cybercrime constantly evolving, what can businesses and financial institutions do to prevent fraud? Cybercrime is a threat to businesses and institutions of all sizes and is at the forefront of the minds of those in the fraud prevention field. These measures can help.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 6, 2023

Check deposit fraud using “walkers” Financial institutions are seeing increased money mule scams using recruited "customers" to deposit stolen checks. Takeaway 1 Check fraud is not a new trend, but increased activity should put banks on high alert. Fraud scheme uses marginalized individuals as mules. Introduction. Seeking mules.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Even with the digitization of the invoice, fraud remains a rampant problem, and it's not only the buy-side of the B2B equation faced with the consequences. The company announced its formal launch last month as a technology provider designed to automate the invoice auditing process to combat fraud and errors for accounts payable personnel.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Fraud trends for financial institutions to watch for in 2023 Financial institutions should not expect a slowdown of any of 2022’s fraud trends. Takeaway 2 A worsening economy increases pressure to commit fraud, provides opportunities to commit fraud, and can be used as an excuse by criminals to rationalize their actions.

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Perficient

AUGUST 23, 2021

Internally, data creates the foundation for increased analytic application of fraud detection, at-risk customer behavior, and improved cross-functional process management. Perficient predicts that AI / ML will influence 30% of customer interactions within the next year.

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Abrigo

JULY 13, 2023

Avoid fraud losses from pig butchering scams FinCrime professionals looking to prevent pig butchering scams in the age of cryptocurrency can follow these steps to tighten security. Takeaway 1 Investment fraud schemes known as pig butchering scams contributed to $3.3 billion in fraud losses in 2022. billion in 2021.

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PYMNTS

JULY 14, 2020

“Organizations may have had to engage in relaxation strategies, which could inversely impact their fraud appetite, as they had to let more transactions through without reviewing them. Alert rates have stayed flat and fraud detection has gone unchanged. Complete fraud and customer service teams are working from home.

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Abrigo

MARCH 4, 2022

Synthetic ID fraud is growing quickly and hurts FIs and customers Knowing the schemes associated with synthetic identity fraud and how criminals avoid detection can help minimize losses. Takeaway 1 Synthetic identity fraud is a growing form of identity theft in which an individual is impersonated by using stolen information.

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Perficient

AUGUST 4, 2024

This connectivity enhances interoperability, allowing for streamlined operations and improved data flow across various platforms. High-Impact Examples in the Financial Services Industry Real-Time Fraud Detection and Prevention Fraud detection is critical in the financial industry.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Most-read blogs on financial crime in 2022 Synthetic ID fraud, AML quality control, and SAR writing topics were among Abrigo's top blogs on AML/CFT and fraud this year. . Takeaway 1 AML/CFT and fraud professionals often keep up to date on industry trends by reading Abrigo's blog. The blogs your FinCrime peers are reading.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Internet bank fraud is here to stay; learn how to detect and stop it. Every type of fraud has something unique it leverages to dupe unsuspecting citizens. Learn what is different about internet bank fraud. Takeaway 1 It is important to monitor fraud effectively and consistently.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Legal Obligations and Regulatory Frameworks It is well-known that financial institutions operate within a complex web of laws and regulations. Operational Efficiency and Effectiveness Adopting regulatory risk and compliance practices is not merely a box-ticking exercise. This ensures a seamless and compliant global operation.

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