Modernizing Omnichannel Check Fraud Detection

Scammers have easy access to sophisticated AI tech As a result, it’s easier and easier for “the average scammer” to engage in sophisticated fraud The banking community is responding by deploying AI tools to combat this new wave of fraud It’s no secret that banks are dealing with increased fraud as scammers leverage advanced technologies…

Mail Theft is on the rise and endangering postal employees Online “check trading” is easily accessible “Inside jobs” by postal workers have been discovered News of the current wave of postal theft went national on ABC’s Good Morning America, as they reported that close to 40,000 mail theft incidents were reported last year — and…

Regions Bank reported $153M in check fraud losses through Q3 2023 Fraudulent checks detected “50 to 60 days” later Selecting the right technology and fintech vendors key to check fraud mitigation It’s widely accepted that industry check fraud attempts and losses have grown 200% to as high as 400% since pre-pandemic levels. However, as all…

UK Finance has released their 2023 Half Year Fraud Update Digital banking has grown more popular – and is a fraud target The UK lacks incentive for many sectors to fight or identify fraud While we typically focus on fraud as it occurs here in the USA, many financial institutions operate in multiple countries. This…

While digital payment systems grow in popularity, checks remain an important payment tool Digital payment fraud schemes get lots of press, in spite of the fact that check fraud is rising Fraudsters are able to use new digital tools to inexpensively create conterfeit checks Industry Analysts, Inc. reminds us that, in spite of the growth…

Regulation CC (Reg CC) governs the timeframes within which banks and credit unions must make deposited funds available to customers Reg CC generally requires deposits to be available within 1-2 business days, with allowances for new accounts, large deposits, redeposited checks, and when fraud is suspected Balancing fraud prevention and Reg CC consumer protection obligations…