Modernizing Omnichannel Check Fraud Detection

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…

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…

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…

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…

Artists are targets for the “Muse Scam” Scammers will present themselves as “helpful middlemen/agents” Reddit saves individual from becoming a victim of a fake check scam The targets for fake check scams know no bounds. This scam takes advantage of individuals who are not familiar with the funds availability rule within their banks. By the time…

Paper checks are the primary weapon in the world of B2B fraud B2B fraud is forecasted to increase, with paper checks leading the way Businesses disagree as to how to fight check fraud When it comes to business-to-business (B2B) payment fraud, checks lead the field. This is according to an article from Digital Transactions reporting…

Check fraud is not only a problem — it is the #1 problem for banks today New data reveals a breathtaking jump in check fraud Check fraud reporting is now less comprehensive than it once was “It’s clear now,” says Frank on Fraud in his latest blog post. “Check fraud is the #1 problem for…

Abrigo’s new report cites the “dark web” as a driver for fraud Potential check fraud of all types nearly doubled in 2022 Tech solutions are crucial in stopping check fraud attempts Modern day success owes much to technology. The advent of the computer, the internet, and mobile phones are just a few technologies that have…