Fraud Prevention

Fraud Prevention
How Swap.com Kept Fraudsters From Ruining Christmas
January 14, 2021

The post-holiday season is a busy time for consignment stores — making it a busy time for cybercriminals as well. And as new threats emerge, foiling fraud takes more than just spotting and flagging illegitimate transactions, says KP Brendel, director of marketplace operations at online...

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Swap.com Uses Data Analytics to Fight Post-Holiday Fraud Surge
January 13, 2021

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IRS Warns Of Scams With Second Round Of Stimulus Funds
January 04, 2021

As the second round of stimulus money is distributed, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a warning that people need to be vigilant about scams targeting recipients of the funds, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Targeting Promotion Abuse And Other Scams With Adaptive Decisioning
December 23, 2020

Not unlike rust, fraud never sleeps. And if it’s not one thing, it’s another. At this moment merchants remain vulnerable to the never-ending cycle of new and recycled attack vectors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Deep Dive: Why Merchants Must Rethink Their Promotion Abuse Protections During The Pandemic
December 21, 2020

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How Walgreens Relies On Digital Deals To Fight Promotion Fraud
December 18, 2020

Promotions have not just become a lifeline for retailers looking to boost revenues during the pandemic, but also fraudsters looking for a quick and easy scam. In this month’s Digital Fraud Tracker, Luke Rauch, vice president of customer experience at Walgreens, discusses how digitizing promotions...

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Walgreens Fights Promotion Abuse With Digital Tracking
December 17, 2020

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Latest Study: Geolocation Data Sharing Is Deeply Trust-Based For Banks, FIs
December 03, 2020

Geolocation data and adjacent technologies are helping to customize and personalize shopping, banking and more, as consumers acclimatize to a commercial world that increasingly concerns itself with where you are in the moment, powering next-gen connected commerce experiences. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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New Data: Consumers Want Banks To Use Location Data To Keep Accounts, Transactions Fraud-Free
November 30, 2020

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