Fraud Prevention

Fraud Prevention
Attack Vectors 2024: Identity Theft and Digital Banking 
January 12, 2024

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Most eCommerce Merchants Recognize Innovation’s Potential in Curbing Fraud
January 12, 2024

The digital age has ushered in unprecedented opportunities for business growth, but it has also given rise to increasingly sophisticated fraudulent activities. From friendly fraud to elaborate chargeback schemes, merchants face a myriad of challenges in their quest to safeguard their operations, frequently leading to...

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Two-Thirds of Merchants Ignore Potential Fraud as a Cause of Failed Payments
January 11, 2024

Many eCommerce merchants fail to connect the dots between fraud detection and failed payments. In fact, just one-third of merchants employ mechanisms that detect potential fraud as the cause of failed payments. This heightens the risk of lost sales and signifies a missed opportunity for...

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Attack Vectors 2024: Protecting Against What’s Next in Deepfake Fraud 
January 09, 2024

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Visa Wants to Eliminate Friendly Fraud Without Alienating Honest Consumers 
January 09, 2024

Friendly fraud is a bit of a misnomer; first-party card misuse would be more accurate. 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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Larger FIs More Likely to Use AI and ML to Fight Financial Crime
January 08, 2024

Financial institutions (FIs) are increasingly recognizing the importance of fraud-fighting technologies as they confront more sophisticated fraud and financial crimes. In fact, the surge in digital banking and faster digital payment methods has intensified this phenomenon, prompting banks to strengthen their systems and processes to...

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Issuers and Merchant Collaborate to Thwart Fraudsters and Accept ‘Good’ Transactions
December 12, 2023

Jeff Gipson, director of payment product management at Discover® Global Network, told PYMNTS in a recent interview that the intensity of fraudsters’ attacks on all parts of the payments ecosystem is ramping up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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90% of FIs Leverage Fraud-Prevention APIs as Crime-Fighting Tool
December 06, 2023

Financial institutions (FIs) are facing an increasing threat of fraud and financial crime in the digital age. And as the volume and sophistication of fraudulent transactions continue to rise, FIs are turning to cutting-edge tools and technologies to enhance their security measures.  Get the Full...

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FIs Depend on AI/ML Partners to Fight Next-Gen Fraudsters
December 06, 2023

PYMNTS Intelligence recently found that more than 40% of financial institutions (FIs) see increasing fraud and financial crime. This advancing wave likely poses a significant threat to the financial services industry. Security is a top concern, and these institutions need cutting-edge tools to fight this...