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PSR confirms APP scam protection updates and consults on high-value fraud cap

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The review highlighted the complexity of these frauds, noting that many large-scale scams were made up of multiple smaller transactions, which reduces the effectiveness of transaction limits as a protective measure. This issue is key in demonstrating why stronger protections beyond transaction limits are necessary.

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Examining the PSR’s APP fraud reimbursement cap change

The Payments Association

Click to explore key changes to APP fraud reimbursement rules Click here to open infographic By reducing the cap to £85,000, the PSR aims to balance the need for robust consumer protection with the realities of operating in a competitive payments market. The FCA expects PSPs to contribute to and utilise shared fraud databases actively.

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How Radius Bank Is Tapping Mobile, Digital Card Issuance To Keep Debit Transactions Secure

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Providing consumers with the assurance that these transactions are secure means they are less likely to balk when using debit cards in new or unexpected ways. “I You have people using credit cards [in part] because they have larger transaction limits, but [also] because of the rewards that they carry and some of their loyalty programs.

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The Basics of Electronic EFTs: What is an Electric Funds Transfer?

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Cons of using EFTs: Technical issues: EFTs can be susceptible to technical problems, such as server outages or software glitches, which can delay transactions. Fraud risks: Despite security measures, EFTs can still be targeted by hackers and scammers, potentially leading to unauthorized transactions.

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What You Need to Know about Singapore’s Upcoming Shared Responsibility Framework

Fintech News

By holding these entities accountable, the SRF enhances consumer protection and provides clear avenues for victim recourse in cases of phishing-related losses. This inclusion acknowledges the increased risk of significant losses from e-wallets and mandates robust consumer protection controls.

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Key insights in navigating fraud in open banking

The Payments Association

Mark O’Keefe (TPA) suggested that allowing customers to customise their security thresholdsfor example, setting transaction limits above which additional verification steps are triggeredcould empower users without compromising safety.