Picture this: a fraudster writes a check for $5,000 from his account at a credit union and walks over to his local branch of a nationwide bank, depositing the check by scanning it in at the ATM. It’s a large check, so the bank makes half of the funds...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, stimulus fraud was rampant. Now, building on the success of pandemic-driven tactics, fraudsters are turning their attention to new account openings.
As account openings surge and application processes continue to move...
Payment fraud detection is difficult to perfect. It’s a slippery form of fraud that shifts its shape as new technologies emerge. Indeed, criminals are relentless in their pursuit to steal funds via unauthorized payments—continuously innovating new...
by Eric Foust
The COVID-19 pandemic spurred large corporations and small businesses alike to double-down on their plans for adopting real-time payments. It also created a prime opportunity for financial criminals. Indeed, faster payments mean...