Fraud Prevention

Fraud Prevention
Report: Financial Scams Drive 122% Increase in Fraud Losses by US Banks
November 22, 2024

Transactions have moved more digital, changing the fraud landscape. Financial institutions (FIs) have made real progress in holding off fraudsters attempting to exploit the digital shift. Our multiyear analysis finds that fraud related to more routine digital payments has decreased markedly over the last three...

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Founder Interview: Behavioral Analytics Makes the ROI Case for Banks’ Scam-Fighting Efforts
November 20, 2024

The fraudsters come in droves, inundating would-be victims across all manner of attack vectors, from phishing scams to bots. And in the process there’s a significant amount of information being thrown at banks and consumers across digital channels, said David Excell, founder of Featurespace, in...

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Discover Global Network: Advanced Analytics Forges Proactive Approach to Battling Fraudsters
November 14, 2024

The fraudsters are getting ever bolder — and attacking businesses and financial institutions (FIs) at scale. Part of their secret to success is their ability to adapt. Which raises the question: How can the good guys adapt? Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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How Soft-Linked Signals Are Securing the Future of Seamless Payments
November 05, 2024

When it comes to digital commerce, payers and businesses are clear on one thing: they want checkout to be fast, safe and simple. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Paper Check Fraud’s Weakest Link Is … the Paper Check
November 05, 2024

Given the chance, most consumers will choose digital payments over paper checks. Yet the check endures, expensive to make and mail and manage, and they often sit uncashed at the back of a drawer for weeks and even months. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Rigged Bids Drive Spikes in B2B Procurement Fraud
November 04, 2024

Procurement fraud is a growing problem in B2B transactions, and it’s even hitting Uncle Sam. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Anti-Fraud Innovations Keep Instant Payments on Right Track
October 31, 2024

Transactions are built atop a first principle of trust. And the faster transactions happen, the stronger that trust needs to be. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Corsight Uses Facial Recognition, AI to Combat ‘Sweethearting’
October 29, 2024

Corsight has launched a solution that uses facial recognition and artificial intelligence (AI) to combat a form of retail theft in which employees give unauthorized discounts or free items to people they know. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Report: How Financial Scams Are Eroding Consumer Confidence and Financial Health
October 23, 2024

Financial scams have never been more prevalent, but quality data on the number of victims and scale of their losses remains limited. For consumer-facing financial institutions (FIs), understanding the true scale of these scams is critical to protecting their customers. Get the Full Story Complete...