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

FICO

The UK is home to the most sophisticated Authorized Push Payment (APP) scams in the world. In 2019, banks’ losses of £456 million nearly equaled the £470 million attributed to card not present (CNP) fraud. Now, in 2020, APP scams are expected to eclipse card fraud, fueled by niche schemes related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

FICO

The UK is home to the most sophisticated Authorized Push Payment (APP) scams in the world. In 2019, banks’ losses of £456 million nearly equaled the £470 million attributed to card not present (CNP) fraud. Now, in 2020, APP scams are expected to eclipse card fraud, fueled by niche schemes related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How Fraud Changes in the World of Real-Time Payments

FICO

In February 2018 Australia launched their New Payments Platform for use by consumers. These schemes represent a major change to the payments landscape for the countries involved. The perception may be that payments using these are instant — the reality is that clearing of them isn’t.

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5 Ways Digital Payments Will Change FIs and Fraud in 2023

FICO

New digital payments channels and methods will grow next year, giving new opportunities for fraudsters and scammers. For every story about real-time payments making it easier for people to send money to others in desperate need, there seems to be a parallel story about scams. FICO Admin. Tue, 07/02/2019 - 02:45. by TJ Horan.

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Instant Payments Mean Real-Time Payments Fraud

FICO

In the past year, three major economies — the Eurozone, the USA and Australia — have gone live with real-time payments schemes, Canada will follow in 2019 and many other countries are on the road to implementing real-time schemes. Real-Time Payments Equal Real-Time Crime. Fraud Using Real-Time Payments will Impact Businesses.