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The Fintech Times
AUGUST 31, 2024
Research from Chainalysis , the blockchain data company, has revealed worrying signs about the growth of crypto scams in China. Previously, the highest number of scams in new wallets was 29.9 Interestingly, while crypto scams might be on the rise, their lifetime has actually decreased. per cent in 2022.
Fintech Finance
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud continues to be one of the most pressing concerns for financial services, the payment industry, law enforcement and the general public – and new developments in cross-border payments may be making it easier.
The Payments Association
OCTOBER 28, 2024
From shifts in unauthorised card fraud to the evolving nature of authorised push payment scams, there’s a lot to unpack—and a lot at stake. One of the most alarming trends identified in the report is the continued rise in social engineering scams, which now account for a significant portion of fraud activity. million cases recorded.
PYMNTS
JUNE 10, 2019
Business enterprise compromise (BEC) scams are crossing borders, where fraudsters in Africa are targeting U.S. The scam involves communications from fraudsters impersonating company officials, suppliers or vendors, instructing unwitting victims to wire funds to accounts they have set up. companies and government agencies.
Fintech News
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Decline in Scamming and Hacking One of the most notable trends in 2023 was the significant reduction in the volume of crypto assets associated with illicit activities, which plummeted to US$24.2 These tools have enabled law enforcement agencies to trace the flow of funds, unmasking the networks behind criminal operations.
Neopay
MAY 28, 2024
UK Finance releases its 2024 annual fraud report, detailing the amount its members reported as stolen through payment fraud and scams in 2023. The main driver behind this is purchase scams, where people are tricked into paying for goods that never materialise. Purchase scams account for 67 per cent of the total number of APP cases.
The Fintech Times
MAY 22, 2024
In its Annual Fraud Report 2024 , UK Finance detailed the amount its members reported as stolen through payment fraud and scams, with a primary focus on authorised push payment (APP) fraud and unauthorised fraud. Purchase scams Although less money was stolen, the total number of APP cases was up 12 per cent to 232,429.
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