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Application Fraud – From Identity Theft to First-Party Fraud

FICO

Identity theft is growing at an exponential rate, leading to a rise in application fraud. Javelin Research reported a 17% rise in reported US identity theft victims , from 13.1 Identity theft, also known as third-party fraud losses, is just the tip of the iceberg. million to 15.4 Am I missing a topic?

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Kount adds protections against account takeover

Payments Source

Digital fraud protection provider Kount has launched a security layer designed to prevent account takeover.

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Report: Zulily On How Digital IDs Help Flag Account Takeovers

PYMNTS

The Federal Trade Commission reported recently that credit card fraud is now the most common form of identity theft. Merchants must be on the lookout for a variety of criminal activities, and credit card fraud is an increasingly important one. Read more in the Tracker.

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What Is Account Takeover Fraud (ATO)? Detection & Prevention

Seon

This is your complete guide to understanding and detecting account takeover (ATO) fraud in your business. What Is Account Takeover Fraud? In layman’s terms, users may refer to account takeover fraud as account hacking – when they realize someone stole their online credentials.

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Understanding Account Takeover Fraud: Prevention & Protection Strategies

Fraud.net

Understand the mechanics of account takeover fraud and discover effective prevention strategies to safeguard against ATO attacks.

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Study Shows Alarming Rise in Smartphone Identity Theft Among UK Consumers

The Fintech Times

In 62 per cent of smartphone theft cases, businesses face severe financial and cybersecurity risks. Despite company efforts, lax PIN hygiene and open apps on stolen devices pose serious threats, including account takeover and ransomware attacks.

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5 Ways to Combat Fraud During the Holidays

FICO

Payment card fraud, identity theft , account takeover and digital payment fraud have all increased significantly since March 2020. With that in mind, there are actions you can take right now to protect yourself from fraud and identity theft. COVID-related scams are rampant and rapidly evolving.