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New fraud services from Thistle Initiatives

The Payments Association

Fraud continues to be a major risk to all firms, regulated and non-regulated, not just through monetary loss but also regulatory and reputational risk. We are excited to announce the expansion of our Financial Crime services to support with Fraud challenges. Download our new Fraud Services brochure to find out more. Read more

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Binance Recovers Over $73Million in User Funds from External Hacks and Scams in 2024

The Fintech Times

. “Market growth and volatility, as observed in recent months, often bring an influx of new investors who may be more susceptible to scams and hacks, and elevated prices during these periods can result in larger monetary losses,” he said.

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Lawrence Wong Addresses Regulatory Actions Following Terraform Labs’ Collapse

Fintech News

” Lawrence Wong Wong concluded, “We also remind those who trade cryptocurrencies that MAS’ rules and regulations cannot prevent monetary losses arising from such activities. Following legislative amendments, these will be recognised as “MAS-regulated stablecoins.”

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Token puts fake names on digital payment cards to thwart fraud

Payments Source

Consumers are increasingly concerned about payment card fraud, but it remains to be seen how much work they’re willing to do to protect themselves when they’re not directly liable for monetary losses from stolen cards.

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ChowNow: AI Helps Independent Restaurants Fight The Growing Threat of Digital Fraud

PYMNTS

More than 80 percent of eCommerce businesses have reported monetary losses from malicious bot networks within the past year, with two-thirds of these firms suffering losses of $500,000 or more. Mobile ordering systems are one of the few tools keeping restaurants afloat as th e pandemic wears on.

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PSR Reveals Huge Disparity in How Banks Approach to APP Fraud Claims

The Fintech Times

“These types of fraud have a profound impact on victims, not only in terms of monetary loss but also in the emotional and psychological toll they exact. “Notably, while other types of APP scams are declining, romance scams are on the rise, indicating a pressing need for increased efforts to combat these crimes.

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Oversight Broadens Spend Analytics To Fleet Cards

PYMNTS

. “Our data shows that 90 percent of high-risk organizations can pinpoint the employees that represent the highest risk and develop both pre- and post-intervention plans that prevent monetary loss and reputational damage,” said McCrossan.