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Check fraud has grown to a major problem Positive pay offers tools to fight fraud However, positive pay adoption is fairly low Less than five years ago, check fraud was a niche topic, with very few outside the banking industry really understanding the in’s and out’s of check fraud. Well, fast-forward to the present and…
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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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Banks are partnering with FinTech companies to leverage their specialized solutions and enhance their existing offerings Bank-FinTech partnerships highlight the importance of interoperability and open banking principles in driving innovation in financial services Trends shaping digital banking include mobile banking apps, AI/ML for personalized insights, and focus on fraud/data security PYMNTS.com explores how the digital…
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Fraud and cybercrime have been increasing Telegram has become a prime platform for threat actors to conduct various scams and distribute malware The fact that it is quick and easy to “set up business” on Telegram is a huge attraction We all seem to know at least one person who has been the victim of…
Read MoreA decrease in check usage has not meant less fraud Nevertheless, checks remain popular in the United States A corresponding jump in fraud — some of it organized — is occurring in the US Jessica Washington, AAP, assistant vice president in the Retail Payments Risk Forum of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, notes in a post…
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One of the hottest topics in the news this week is Bitcoin Halving. The Bitcoin network is built on a foundation of scarcity and decentralization, with Bitcoin halving playing a pivotal role in both. This event, occurring approximately every four years, is not only a scheduled element of the Bitcoin monetary policy but also a…
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Mail theft is on the rise, and checks are being stolen for fraud The Post Office claims it is doing what it can to combat theft A CBS News investigation seems to show otherwise CBS News reports that while the US Postal Service claims to be applying “rigorous action” to the mounting problem of mail…
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Check fraud continues to grow at an alarming rate PYMNTS reports Fed recommendation of electronic payment methods, or “instant disbursement” The data show less than 50% adoption of instant disbursement As we all know, check fraud continued to surge in 2023, and is likely to surge in 2024. A post at PYMTS.com reported estimates by…
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Core Banking systems are becoming vital Centralization of information is key Straight-Through Processing ranks high in importance for successful core banking At Fintech Futures, Principal Fintech Analyst at Omdia Philip Benton takes a look at the state of core banking systems. He appropriates his fellow FinTech Futures columnist Dharmesh Mistry’s definition: To define core banking, Dharmesh…
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There are common fraud tactics to look out for Check fraud is on the increase Consumers can stop fraud by being aware of certain telltale signs While many of our blogs take an in-depth look into different topics and trends surrounding check fraud, it’s important to remind ourselves of the various types of check fraud…
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