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Three ways APP mandatory reimbursement can work for PSPs and victims of fraud and scams

The Payments Association

The UK’s increasing fraud and scam problem, focusing on new regulations mandating automatic reimbursement for APP fraud victims. The rule changes provide stronger consumer protection but also raise concerns about industry costs and potential fraud exploitation. The UK’s fraud and scams problem is not going away.

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PalawanPay Selects NetGuardians to Bolster Fraud Prevention Measures for E-Wallet Services

The Fintech Times

PalawanPay , a payroll, debt collection, payments, cash transactions, and remittance service provider in the Philippines, has selected Swiss fintech, NetGuardians , known for its enterprise risk platform focused on combating bank fraud, to bolster its fraud prevention measures.

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PSR Confirms Its Decision on APP Scams Reimbursement

Fintech Finance

Today, the PSR has confirmed the maximum reimbursement limit for victims of Authorised Push Payment (APP) scams starting from 7 October. The PSR’s requirements will provide world-leading protections to people who fall victim to scams – with over 99% of APP claims covered by the reimbursement cap.

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Mastercard Takes On Scammers with AI-Driven Fraud Prevention Tools

The Fintech Times

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. Financial institutions NatWest has implemented Mastercard’s AI-powered Consumer Fraud Risk solution.

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Digital Footprinting: Adapting Fraud Prevention for the Digital Age

Seon

However, this expansion brings a corresponding need to evolve fraud prevention strategies to keep pace with advancing threats. Fraud’s Path to Escalation The digital age has ushered in a seismic shift in fraud, marked by increased costs and volume of fraudulent activities.

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PSR confirms APP scam reimbursement decision

Neopay

On September 25th, the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) confirmed its decision on the maximum reimbursement limit for victims of Authorised Push Payment (APP) scams. Starting October 7th, victims of APP scams through Faster Payments will be eligible for a maximum reimbursement of £85,000.

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AI-native Vital for $67Billion Payment Fraud Prevention Market

The Fintech Times

The fraud prevention industry is experiencing rapid growth in response to amplified regulatory pressure and increasingly sophisticated threats of online fraud. It has revolutionised convenience for consumers and created new business opportunities, but it has also opened a Pandora’s box of fraud risks.