Security & Fraud

Security & Fraud
Banks Advocate Digital Payments as Defense Against Check Fraud
March 21, 2024

Despite the growing adoption of digital payment solutions worldwide, financial institutions (FIs) continue to process billions of checks each year, setting the stage for a growing trend: check fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Payment Networks and Providers Leverage Data, AI in Battle vs First-Party Fraud 
March 19, 2024

First-party fraud is, increasingly, warranting a first line of defense from the payments networks, using data and AI to uncover what’s really going on with transactions and whether consumers are initiating fraudulent disputes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Ethiopian Banking Glitch Lets Consumers Withdraw Unlimited Funds
March 19, 2024

A banking glitch in Ethiopia reportedly let customers withdraw unlimited funds. 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Australia Payments Plus Picks Swift to Battle Payments Fraud
March 19, 2024

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) has chosen Swift to assist in improving the country’s payment capabilities. 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, PYMNTS...

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New Nacha Fraud Rules Highlight Utility of AI
March 18, 2024

For financial institutions and stakeholders, the twin threats of business email compromise (BEC) and credit-push fraud demand more monitoring — and advanced technologies to do so. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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SEC: Investment Advisers Made Phony AI Claims
March 18, 2024

Federal regulators have charged two investment advisers with making fraudulent claims about their AI usage. 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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Nacha Expands Receiving Depository Financial Institutions’ Role in Fighting Fraud
March 18, 2024

Receiving depository financial institutions (RDFIs) now have a defined role in monitoring the ACH payments they receive. 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...

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FTC Sees Jump in AI-Related Scams on Social Media
March 17, 2024

Federal regulators have reportedly recorded a jump in AI-related scam ads on social media. 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, PYMNTS...

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Old School Fraud: Counterfeit Cash Makes Global Comeback
March 15, 2024

While we were all watching online fraud, social engineering and ransomware, an old school financial crime tactic is rearing its ugly head. Counterfeit banknotes are making a comeback back all over the world, exposing in-store merchants and restaurants to potential lost revenue. Get the Full...