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First-Party Fraud and the Hidden Drain on Revenues

FICO

Traditional third-party fraud entails some form of impersonation, whether through stolen card credentials or someone taking over your identity. In this scheme, criminal gangs have zeroed in on out-of-country students to buy their identity credentials and bank accounts as they leave to return to their home countries.

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What Is First-Party Fraud?

FICO

Traditional third-party fraud entails some form of impersonation or stolen identity, whether through stolen card credentials or someone taking over your identity. Most companies are reluctant to impose controls that may stop fraud, but which may also dissuade legitimate prospects, new accounts and current customers.