PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

In the letter sent to affected individuals , CMS said that some of the information that was accessible included name, date of birth, address, the last four digits of social security numbers, tax filing status, expected income among a slew of other information.

Identity Theft 71

Identity Theft Consumer Data Breach Breach 71

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

What’s more, fraudsters are getting smarter, building out identities and initiating money transactions that are made to appear as legitimate as possible before making their move. Yet, how can banks protect against identity theft and application fraud with so many details compromised? Inverting the Fraud Approach.

Identity Theft 63

Identity Theft Data Breach Breach Verification 63

Innovative Payments Association

JUNE 26, 2024

She noticed a suspicious fake email addressed from a friend asking for money, which led her to check her bank statement online. Be Aware of the Different Types of Scams Phishing Scams: Seniors may receive emails or phone calls pretending to be from their bank, asking for sensitive information like passwords or social security numbers.

Scams 52

Scams Federal Trade Commission Identity Theft Law Enforcement 52

VISTA InfoSec

JULY 5, 2023

With the proliferation of people paying hospital bills and health insurance using credit and debit cards, the risk of identity theft has also augmented exponentially! Financial Data: The healthcare sector securely records valuable financial data of patients, doctors, or medical institutions.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2016

According to court documents , Montgomery, Alabama resident Wendy Huff, who worked at two different insurance companies between January 2013 and August 2015, stole personal information of her employers’ customers, including their names, social security numbers and dates of birth.

Identity Theft 56

Identity Theft Treasury Checks Debit Card IRS 56

PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2019

The identity theft firm 4iQ did a study last year about password use and found that almost half of the study respondents reused their passwords over multiple sites. Macy’s said at the time that the hackers didn’t get Social Security numbers or card CVV numbers. Warby Parker said that is what happened with this breach.

Cybersecurity 74

Cybersecurity Accounts Identity Theft Law Enforcement 74

Fi911

JANUARY 18, 2024

They demonstrate the diverse methods and strategies employed by fraudsters to exploit individuals and financial institutions for their own gain: Identity Theft A criminal steals an individual’s personal information, such as Social Security number, bank account details, or credit card information, and uses it to impersonate the victim.

Account Takeovers 82

Account Takeovers MFA Fraud Detection Credit Cards 82

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

According to a news report in the The New York Post , hackers were able to steal customers’ data — including Social Security numbers — due to a weakness in open source software developed by Apache Software Foundation. consumers, putting them at risk of identity theft. Jeffrey Meuler, an analyst at Robert W.

Database 66

Database Breach Identity Theft Data Breach 66

FICO

AUGUST 12, 2019

Industry estimates attribute around 80% of credit card fraud losses to synthetic identity fraud and child identity theft. (On On a clarifying note, synthetic identity creation is sometimes considered first-party fraud, whereas identity theft is considered third-party fraud. How Fraudsters Target Children.

Identity Theft 40

Identity Theft Federal Trade Commission Credit Cards Social Security 40

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

He noted that in all the news reports detailing the ravages of identity theft, one thing is notably missing: A list of free services – from the government and elsewhere – that can help individuals monitor whether they have been compromised and how to protect themselves. Data Point Number Two: 15.4

Identity Theft 48

Identity Theft Social Security Addressing Consumer 48

PYMNTS

JUNE 21, 2016

Acer further noted that passwords, login credentials and Social Security numbers were not impacted by the breach. “Based on our records, we have determined that your information may have been affected, potentially including your name, address, card number, expiration date, and three-digit security codes.

Compromise 42

Compromise Identity Theft Federal Trade Commission Credential 42

PYMNTS

MARCH 27, 2020

First-party fraud seems difficult to perpetrate because loan applications typically require identity verification with Social Security numbers, which enable banks to track down loan applicants who go off the grid. The bad actors then cut off all contact with the bank, preventing it from recouping its losses.

Identity Theft 83

Identity Theft Technology Authentication Credit Cards 83

PYMNTS

MAY 10, 2019

businesses. The allegations in the indictment unsealed today outline the activities of a brazen China-based computer hacking group that committed one of the worst data breaches in history,” Assistant Attorney General Brian A.

Data Breach 46

Data Breach Breach Identity Theft Law Enforcement 46

VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 21, 2023

Communicate clearly A data breach can expose people’s personal, financial, and health information, and in some cases, social security numbers can be taken too. You can also include links to up-to-date information on identity theft if appropriate. 5 - (2 votes)

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Data Breach Breach Law Enforcement Cybersecurity 130

PYMNTS

JULY 28, 2020

Traditional fraud-fighting methods can fail to detect this subtle form of deception, in which criminals cobble together details from numerous consumers to create unique identities. Cybercriminals often use these identities to set up bank accounts and apply for credit cards and loans. billion from the nation’s consumers in 2018.

Online and Mobile Banking 53

Online and Mobile Banking Social Security Identity Theft Fraud Detection 53

PYMNTS

JUNE 22, 2020

And for the customers, there’s the rabbit hole of trying to prove that the bad guys co-opted their names, social security numbers and other data. Against that backdrop, FIs must walk a tightrope, balancing customer security with the customer experience, minimizing onboarding friction while meeting regulatory requirements.

Identity Theft 77

Identity Theft Database Account Takeovers Issuers 77

Payments Source

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

The breach may result in a huge new dump of names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and other personal information that fraudsters can leverage to gain access to a legitimate user’s account, writes Jason Tan, CEO of Sift Science.

Breach 63

Breach Social Security Addressing Security 63

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Those complaints include attempts at collection of funds not owed, abusive debt collectors and fake accounts created via identity theft. Store cards were opened in my name and birth date with an unknown Social Security number,” wrote another frustrated consumer in May. “[The]

CFPB 41

CFPB Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Identity Theft Social Security 41

PYMNTS

JUNE 27, 2016

prosecutors believe Locsin used websites, phone calls and other online means to illegally access the accounts and attempt to conduct wire transfers, purchase merchandise, change addresses and even add new cardholders.

Payments Data 40

Payments Data Identity Theft Wire Transfer Compromise 40

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The good news is that all the recent buzz about real-time and instant payments has brought with it the realization that banks need to understand and address fraud in these new, faster channels. “A That is the bad news, he noted. A lot of firms, until recently, really had nothing in place,” Barnhardt told PYMNTS. What’s Next.

Faster Payments 73

Faster Payments Authentication Payments Enrollments 73

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

The Social Security number (SSN) was never meant to get this much attention. Yet those nine numbers have become a standard bearer for identity verification, a gold mine for fraudsters – maybe rendered moot by the huge breaches at Equifax and other companies. Let’s not pick solely on the SSN.

Security 43

Security Consumer Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Identity Theft 43

Stax

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Introduce the customer identification program (CIP) Basically, the CIP requires that companies get four pieces of identifying information about their client for identity verification. This includes their name, date of birth, address, and identification number (such as a social security number).

Due Diligence 88

Due Diligence Money Laundering AML Financial Crimes 88

PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2019

It even comes down to the use of consumers’ phone numbers and children’s Social Security numbers. More than, say, just pumping out illegitimate payment cards, as one analysis described it , the scheme also involves “the creation of completely new identities,” sometimes via the Social Security numbers of children.

Social Security 60

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 9, 2019

The large number of data breaches that occurred in 2018 gave fraudsters access to a vast library of stolen information, from email addresses to Social Security numbers. Undoubtedly, Siddiqui added, account takeovers have emerged as the biggest threat for luxury retailers, especially during the holiday season. “We

Fraud Detection 43

Fraud Detection Data Breach Account Takeovers Breach 43

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

And the data that was stolen, he added, is very much the type that is used when someone is talking on the phone, dialing straight in, so to speak, to identity theft. The lesson is that criteria of identity change, and as Stuut said, the time has come to re-examine all the tools of that trade.

Breach 46

Breach Identity Theft Credential Authentication 46

PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2018

Equifax’s fourth quarter report beat expectations – but aside from headline numbers, the commentary from management was scant, and bated breath might be held ahead of Friday’s earnings call, when some larger issues are sure to be addressed. Like breaches , for example. Investigations continue, said the company. Revenues were $838.5

Breach 41

Breach Data Breach Identity Theft Data Security 41

Nanonets

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Rapid Transaction Speed Fundamentally, most EFTs were devised to address the challenge of swiftly and effortlessly moving money. Government Benefits: Governments use EFTs to distribute benefits and payments, such as social security and tax refunds, to beneficiaries.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) 52

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Funds Transfer Wire Transfer Wires 52

Nanonets

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Rapid Transaction Speed Fundamentally, most EFTs were devised to address the challenge of swiftly and effortlessly moving money. Government Benefits: Governments use EFTs to distribute benefits and payments, such as social security and tax refunds, to beneficiaries.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) 52

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Funds Transfer Wire Transfer Wires 52

PYMNTS

JUNE 22, 2017

Machines can learn to sort through all kinds of data: names, phone numbers, email addresses, network data, geolocation, biometrics, images and more. In sorting these attributes, they can learn how a certain identity is assembled … and how it’s not. indicating that they were born or lived there and having a Social Security number.

Fraud Prevention 65

Fraud Prevention AI Social Security Adjustments 65

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

This has given way to a significant shift toward using synthetic identities — a new, false identity not associated with a real person — which enable fraudsters to open and cultivate new accounts. PYMNTS: Why is that important — and how difficult is that to do?

Federal Trade Commission 59

Federal Trade Commission Scams Credit Cards Fraud Prevention 59

FICO

APRIL 8, 2020

This involves being sure that an identity exists. For example, this process looks to establish there is a person such as Jane Smith and that she has the corresponding attributes such as date of birth and/or social security number. When high-risk transactions such as a payment are made.

Accounts 52

Accounts Enrollments Authentication Verification 52

Clearly Payments

JANUARY 8, 2024

This can include stolen credit card information, identity theft, or fraudulent transactions. Implementing effective chargeback management practices is essential to minimize their occurrence and address disputes promptly. Excessive chargebacks can lead to financial losses and damage a merchant’s reputation.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 23, 2019

In synthetic identity theft, she explained, the fraudster is still pretending to be someone they are not, but the difference is that they aren’t so much imitating an existing person as creating one. The entire ecosystem is seeing this is an ongoing and growing problem that needs to be addressed,” said Townsley-Solis.

Social Security 52

Social Security Identity Theft Wire Transfer Security 52

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2019

More than 446 million consumer records were exposed in data breaches in 2018, an increase of 126 percent compared to 2017, according to a 2018 Identity Theft Resource Center report. They are establishing synthetic identities, opening bank accounts and cards, and then acting like legitimate customers. “In

Fraud Detection 63

Fraud Detection Data Breach Identity Theft Social Security 63

FICO

OCTOBER 7, 2022

FICO’s EMEA general manager Matt Cox recently blogged : "Another rapidly rising phenomenon that has been highlighted by financial services organizations as even more challenging to identify and address than identity theft is synthetic fraud.

BNPL 52

BNPL Account Takeovers CFPB Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) 52

PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2017

For instance, social media scored low on the confidence scale, meaning users felt their information was not secure on these platforms … yet that’s where people posted the most personal information that can be used for identity theft. Cybercriminals target anything they can monetize,” Grant said.

Security 72

Security Identity Theft Online and Mobile Banking Breach 72

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Equifax CEO Mark Begor revealed that he has been the victim of identity theft three times in the past 10 years during a privacy hearing on Tuesday (February 26). including names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers. Begor made the confession after U.S.

Identity Theft 77

Identity Theft Data Breach Social Security Breach 77