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5 Strategies for Fighting First-Party and Synthetic Identity Fraud

FICO

Banks and telecoms need to make it easier for customers to sign up, buy merchandise online, take out loans, open bank accounts, and use credit cards. Thieves defeat these processes with high-volume attacks and synthetic identities. Processes are designed to encourage new business. What to Do.

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First-Party Fraud and the Hidden Drain on Revenues

FICO

In my personal experience, first-party fraud typically comprises around 10% of the volume of credit losses (also known as bad debt) but, alarmingly, more than 20% of the value. Debt collection agencies (DCAs) are leaking more profits and costs, too, trying to collect on something that isn’t recoverable. A Drain on Profitability.

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What Is First-Party Fraud?

FICO

In my personal experience, first-party fraud typically comprises around 10% of the volume of credit losses (also known as bad debt) but, alarmingly, more than 20% of the value. Most companies are reluctant to impose controls that may stop fraud, but which may also dissuade legitimate prospects, new accounts and current customers.