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Fraud: What Is the Contingent Reimbursement Model?

FICO

The Contingent Reimbursement Model (CRM) is a UK payments industry initiative designed to reimburse victims of authorised push payment fraud (APP fraud). Banks have given customers the ability to make real-time, irrevocable payments but have not given them protection if something goes wrong.

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UK Losses to APP Scams Are Surging — What Can Banks Do?

FICO

The short answer is that instant, irrevocable payments are very attractive to criminals, who are further emboldened by the UK’s Contingent Reimbursement Model (CRM) Code , enacted in May 2019, which requires banks to support APP scam victims. Here’s a preview: Q: Why is the UK a hotbed of APP scam activity?

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UK Losses to APP Scams Are Surging — What Can Banks Do?

FICO

The short answer is that instant, irrevocable payments are very attractive to criminals, who are further emboldened by the UK’s Contingent Reimbursement Model (CRM) Code , enacted in May 2019, which requires banks to support APP scam victims. Here’s a preview: Q: Why is the UK a hotbed of APP scam activity?

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