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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. With such heightened scrutiny on fraud, keeping AML and fraud teams siloed may not be sustainable.

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How AI helps prevent fraud and false positives—without replacing compliance professionals

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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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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. Risk assessment is the latest technology that helps companies evaluate risks and ensure proper client onboarding. billion in 2021.

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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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Crypto scams & crypto fraud detection for financial institutions

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DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER Growing popularity What is driving the rise in crypto fraud? Takeaway 1 Crypto fraud is the newest and most favored field in potential financial gains for bad actors. As it becomes more integrated into our financial system and scams increase, crypto fraud prevention must be a priority. billion in 2020.

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