Fintech News

JUNE 6, 2024

In recent years, the banking sector in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has witnessed a significant surge in scams and fraud activities. DBS isn’t the only bank making news for phishing scams. US$129,841). Losses exceeded S$13 million (US$9.59 Losses exceeded S$13 million (US$9.59

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Global neobank Revolut has rolled out an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) feature designed to shield its 35 million users worldwide from the growing threat of card scams. If a high risk of scam is detected, the transaction is automatically declined.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

A scam involving a supposed customer service representative from Cash App has robbed several people of as much as thousands of dollars, a report from ABC 7NY says. After that, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a scam alert to Cash App customers.

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FICO

MAY 27, 2021

The ‘courier scam’ is a global issue that intensified late last year and presented another worrying trend in the new world of digital payments and card scams. These scams are very successful — here’s how they work: 1. FICO is investing heavily in the global fight against fraud scams. How to Fight Back.

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FICO

JULY 7, 2020

COVID-19 scams are on the rise. In a recent webinar I hosted, we learned that 31% of participants had received a communication that looks like a COVID-19 scam in the past 30 days. This can also take shape as a romance scam, where the criminal creates an enticing fake profile and builds a relationship with their unsuspecting victim.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The Thai Bankers Association (TBA) has blacklisted 15,000 individuals and suspended 34,000 bank accounts connected to call-center scam operations, according to The Nation. The move follows the implementation of an AI-driven Cross-Reference File (CRF) system designed to identify mule accounts used in money laundering activities.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Visa announced that its fraud prevention system blocked nearly 85% more suspected fraudulent transactions globally this Cyber Monday compared to the same day last year. Last month, Visa published its annual Holiday Threats Report, which highlighted rising scam trends and provided tips for safer shopping during the holiday season.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

According to Bloomberg, elderly Japanese bank customers are often targeted by “it’s me” scams, when criminal groups place phone calls and pretend to be a relative that needs money or a professional demanding payment. Joyo Bank, a regional lender located north of Tokyo, will begin operating the new anti-fraud ATMs early next year.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Many consumers across the UK are falling to scams originating from Meta platforms: Facebook , Instagram and WhatsApp. According to Revolut , the UK neobank, 33 per cent of money lost to scams in total originated on these platforms. To better protect its consumers, the neobank has launched an advanced scam detection feature.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

By analysing runtime permission requests such as RECEIVE_SMS and READ_SMS, Google Play Protect will automatically block installations from internet-sideloaded sources that pose a risk. Developers are also encouraged to review their apps’ permissions and adhere to best practices to avoid potential blocks by Play Protect.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2020

COVID-era fraudsters use scams that range from impersonating tax officials to selling fake PPE on P2P payment apps. million pounds (about $483 million) during the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2019, blocking 853 million pounds (about $1.1 How P2P Payment App Zelle Leverages AI To Fight Scams And Frauds.

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Fintech Review

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Palo Alto, California, United States, September 5th, 2024, Chainwire AI-driven platform detects fraud at its earliest stages, preventing billions in potential crypto losses As scams grow more sophisticated and increasingly target crypto for laundering billions in losses, CUBE3.AI In 2023, investment scams alone led to more than $4.5

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 6, 2021

People who filed their 2019 taxes with H&R Block or TurboTax told CNBC that they have not seen a deposit as expected. Some H&R Block and TurboTax users did not get the new stimulus payment because it was directed by the IRS to an unfamiliar bank account, sources told CNBC. According to the U.S.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Mitiga is working with law enforcement after uncovering a widespread business email compromise (BEC) scam that has netted more than $15 million. BEC scams have been surging in 2020, with a 200 percent increase in reports between April and May this year, PYMNTS reported.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 21, 2024

million was seized in a joint operation between the Anti-Scam Centre (ASC) and OCBC. The operation, conducted from May to August 2024, targeted accounts allegedly involved in facilitating scam-related activities, particularly those opened by foreigners. or contact the Anti-Scam Helpline at 1800-722-6688.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In fact, 75 per cent of US shoppers will encounter scams when looking to buy things online. In an attempt to ensure consumers do not fall victim, the Financial Technology Association (FTA) is launching its annual campaign, Smarter Than Scams. It also brings awareness to the most common scams consumers face during the holiday season.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

More scams are taking place in the pandemic era, and fraudsters are now using Cash App to swindle consumers, according to a report from WPRI 12 , which cited the Better Business Bureau (BBB). One of them involves a person requesting payment through the app and, once it's made, the sender is blocked immediately.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 10, 2024

In a broader strategy to combat increasingly sophisticated digital banking scams, MAS is collaborating with financial institutions, industry experts, and government agencies. ” MAS and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) have been working on a Shared Responsibility Framework (SRF) for phishing scams.

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The Paypers

JUNE 30, 2021

Sift has released its Q2 2021 Digital Trust & Safety Index report , which revealed that scams accounted for 59% of blocked user-generated malicious content within Sift’s network during the first quarter 2021.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The cybersecurity company analyzes data from its Global Intelligence Network, which records events from 123 million attack sensors worldwide, and blocks 142 million threats daily and monitors threat activities in more than 157 countries. Symantec found that formjacking has become a preferred get-rich-quick scam among bad guys.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 24, 2024

Mastercard has unveiled a range of AI-powered security solutions and forged industry partnerships with Verizon, NatWest, Entersekt and Global Anti-Scam Alliance in a mission to tackle the rise of scams and impersonation fraud. million thefts during the first half of 2023 – the equivalent of one every 12 seconds.

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Fintech News

APRIL 22, 2024

Phishing scams employ social engineering tactics to trick users into revealing login credentials, allowing attackers to hijack accounts. The mobile security solution uses a combination of signature-based detection and behavior-based detection to detect and block malware and other risks. A 2023 report by Kaspersky found that 40.8%

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 18, 2024

Next, analyze potential risks like malware infections, phishing scams, or disgruntled team members leaking sensitive data. Even if passwords are compromised, those extra identity checkpoints block illicit access attempts. Once you identify your assets and potential threats, scrutinize your IT systems for vulnerabilities.

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Fintech News

APRIL 2, 2024

This initiative, aimed at providing customers with enhanced protection against digital scams, allows individuals to block online access to a portion of their funds. billion of savings securely set aside as of March 2024.

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Finextra

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is collaborating with Vodafone to share SMS scam intelligence in near real-time, allowing the telco to identify and disrupt scammers while the bank makes proactive blocks on fraudulent payments.

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The Paypers

JULY 18, 2023

National Australia Bank has blocked more than AUD 270 million in customer payments citing cryptocurrency scam concerns.

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PYMNTS

JULY 25, 2018

If the Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam isn’t on the radar of every corporate finance executive, it certainly should be. While the continued strength of BEC scammers may not come as a surprise, the research finds that the scam no longer only reigns in targets with a request for wire transfer.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 24, 2024

Verizon , NatWest and Global Anti-Scam Alliance collaborate with Mastercard to tackle fraudsters and fight against scams. billion to internet scams in 2023 alone. Mastercard is also partnering with organizations across the ecosystem to fight scams. According to the FBI, across the United States people lost $12.5

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Revolut , the UK’s leading fintech with more than 35 million customers worldwide, has today announced the launch of an advanced scam detection feature to help protect customers from card scams. The customer is then protected from performing other similar payments and sent through a scam intervention flow in-app.

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PYMNTS

JULY 23, 2020

YouTube is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit against it from crypto firm Ripple alleging that YouTube doesn’t do enough to remove scams and fraud, according to court documents. In other news, Ant Group , the FinTech arm of Chinese eCommerce company Alibaba , has launched its own new blockchain brand called AntChain, according to The Block.

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FICO

MAY 24, 2016

A loose or blocked card slot may suggest the presence of a so-called ‘ lebanese loop’. Typically fraudsters work best in teams, and distraction is a good way of scamming innocent victims to obtain a card or PIN. The post How to Avoid Fraud Scams at the ATM appeared first on FICO. Try wiggling the card reader.

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PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2020

Then the FIs can let any transactions that customers approved clear while blocking the rest, thus enabling tight security with few false positives, explains Mitch Pangretic, senior vice president of strategic partnerships at financial services company Elan, in an interview.

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Faster Payments Council

AUGUST 23, 2024

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 13, 2018

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning to banks that cybercriminals are gearing up to launch a choreographed global scam, known as the “ATM cashout,” in which the bad guys hack a bank or payment card processor to make cloned cards that they can use to withdraw money from ATMs around the globe.

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The Paypers

JULY 26, 2024

HSBC 's Australian branch has notified customers that it will block payments to cryptocurrency exchanges citing scam concerns.

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Seon

OCTOBER 2, 2023

We look at how refund scams work and how the right precautions can stop them from damaging your business. What Are Refund Scams? Refund scams involve a criminal tampering with a POS (point of sale) terminal so it sends them an unwarranted refund. How Do Refund Scams Work?

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PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2020

This problem puts many at risk of falling victim to scams. This month’s Deep Dive examines the ways that bad actors try to exploit P2P payment app users via scams and account takeovers (ATOs). Criminals that successfully convince users to hand over login information can take control of the accounts and block out the original owners.

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