security & fraud

Rise of Synthetic IDs Demands New Approaches to Identity at the Point of Onboarding  
Rise of Synthetic IDs Demands New Approaches to Identity at the Point of Onboarding  
March 27, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The synthetic ID — the online identity concocted through bits and pieces of information gleaned from far-flung sources, cobbled together by fraudsters — is wreaking...

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Seven in 10 Financial Institutions Use AI and ML to Combat Fraud
Seven in 10 Financial Institutions Use AI and ML to Combat Fraud
March 26, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Recently, PYMNTS sat down with an array of experts and innovators in the artificial intelligence (AI) field to get their thoughts on how the technology...

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

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...

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

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...

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FTC Sees Jump in AI-Related Scams on Social Media
FTC Sees Jump in AI-Related Scams on Social Media
March 17, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Federal regulators have reportedly recorded a jump in AI-related scam ads on social media. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has seen a sharp rise in complaints in...

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SEC Charges 17 in Alleged Ponzi Scheme Involving CryptoFX
SEC Charges 17 in Alleged Ponzi Scheme Involving CryptoFX
March 14, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged 17 individuals connected with Houston-based CryptoFX, alleging that they were involved in a Ponzi scheme. These charges come...

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Latest Facebook-Related Scam Puts Banking Customers on Alert 
Latest Facebook-Related Scam Puts Banking Customers on Alert 
March 13, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Search online for the words “Facebook scams” and your search engine will immediately deliver myriad news stories warning consumers to be vigilant when scrolling through...

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FTC Issues Proposal to Ban Impersonations as Fraud Rises
FTC Issues Proposal to Ban Impersonations as Fraud Rises
February 15, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing a new set of rules that would prohibit the impersonation of individuals. Citing growing complaints around impersonation fraud, the FTC...

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Scammers Using GenAI to Improve, Scale Phishing Attacks
Scammers Using GenAI to Improve, Scale Phishing Attacks
February 14, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Financial scams have become increasingly sophisticated with the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Criminals armed with generative AI tools can easily create realistic videos,...

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