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Modernizing Omnichannel Check Fraud Detection

NICE Actimize: Attempted Check Fraud Up +171% in 2022

May 23, 2023

Check fraud continues to rise Check fraud has grown disproportionalty compared to other channels Checks haven’t changed in decades, making an easy target The latest NICE Actimize article is available for download, and it’s called Check Fraud Running Rampant in 2023. Talk about getting to the point! The report is full of valuable information and…

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Check Fraud: Understanding the Elements and Bad Actors

May 17, 2023

The web offers easy-to-acquire resources for fraudsters Less knowledge and effort than ever is required to accomplish check fraud Fraudsters often get caught because they flaunt their ill-gotten gains on social media Infamous Ghost Money, a masked YouTuber whose channel about “fraud awareness and prevention” has been featured in our blog previously, recently discussed the…

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USPS Announces Joint Project Safe Delivery Initiative to Curb Stolen Mail/Checks

May 16, 2023

Mail theft is increasing Physical assaults on mail carriers hadn’t been addressed up to now USPS and the Postal Inspection Service have announced a crackdown on robberies and mail theft A few weeks ago we talked about how mail theft is on the rise — as check fraudsters seek to acquire more “raw material” from…

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Gel Ink Pens — Important Tool, But Not Enough to Stop Check Fraud

May 10, 2023

Mail theft is on the rise, including theft from mail carriers Thieves are looking for checks that they can “wash” and cash The kind of pen used can deter check washing Every time you check your favorite source for news — both locally and nationally — it is inevitable that you will run across numerous…

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AI Will Be the Next Tool for Fraudsters

May 9, 2023

AI is a startlingly effective tool Fraudsters have already discovered AI’s utility Corporations and governments alike are warning of AI’s impending misuse Not long ago we talked about the way Generative AI is gaining popularity, embraced for its ability to quickly create images, audio, and text– quickly and inexpensively, which is the key factor. With…

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National Law Review: Regs and Policies for Check Fraud

May 3, 2023

The National Law Review notes that, even in the face of so many fast and easy ways to accomplish lightning-quick bank functions — complete with nearly instantaneous reporting of transactions — through online and mobile banking, one of the more common account frauds today is “good old-fashioned check fraud.” They note as well the use…

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2023 Update on Mail Theft & Check Fraud: Government Increasing Pressure

May 2, 2023

Mail theft is on the rise Physical assaults on Postal carriers are also rising State and federal government officials are responding Over the past year, we have covered the sharp increase in mailcarrier and mailbox robberies in the USA. With news & media across the country reporting the trend, it would be reasonable to believe…

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OrboNation Newsletter: Check Processing and Fraud – April 2023

April 28, 2023

In case you missed it, over the past month, we have published incredible content on our OrboNation Blog and Modernizing Omnichannel Check Fraud Detection. Review the latest OrboNation Newsletter online or via PDF download.

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Generative AI Scams — Are Counterfeit Checks Next?

April 26, 2023

Generative AI is gaining popularity for its ability to quickly create images, audio, and text The ability to quickly create realistic images introduces check fraud opportunities The FTC is aware of this potential and is taking steps By now most people have read, heard, or seen the fruits of Generative AI, a technology that is…

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Check Fraud: Tactical Approach Is Not Enough

April 25, 2023

Banks need to keep up with fraudsters by adopting technology A group of prominent check fraud experts predicts $24 million in fraud damage to banks Automated check fraud detection is absolutely crucial Todd Robertson, senior vice president of business development for ARGO, contributed a post to BAI.org outlining his contention — with which we tend…

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