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The Trump administration has shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) The freeze of the CFPB makes enforcement unclear There are several reasons why financial institutions should continue their open banking efforts As the new administration continues to make its adjustments, one major change that is affecting the banking industry is the halting of…
The USPS is a source for stolen checks Postmaster DeJoy recently resigned The new administration has indicated an executive order is pending Over the past few years, the USPS has been a major source for stolen checks — fueling the surge in check fraud. As we’ve covered in the past, criminals are robbing mailboxes and…
A lack of check “subject matter experts” is a major issue for FIs There are five main varieties of check fraud, according to a guide created by Schneider Downs Fortunately, financial institutions and consumers can fight back in specific and effective ways One major issue that many financial institutions are facing when it comes to…
Is Elon Musk’s DOGE targeting checks? Some cite Musk’s desire to get involved in payments Many persons would be “left in the lurch” if checks were eliminated In a recent post from Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the Elon Musk-led advisory group proposes another drastic change — this time, eliminating paper checks. A post on……
Alloy’s 2025 State of Fraud Benchmark Report has been released Organized Fraud Rings are growing 99% of respondents report AI is part of their fraud defense Alloy, an identity risk management platform for financial companies — recently published its 2025 State of Fraud Benchmark Report, revealing meaningful losses for financial organizations in 2024. Last year, we…
Even as digital payments grow, check fraud remains a major threat to financial institutions Positive Pay is a key technological solution A comprehensive, layered approach is recommended In a recent article, BAI looks ahead to check fraud defense in 2025, outlining several strategies financial institutions can use to combat the growing threat of check fraud.…
Banking innovations are appearing quickly A flexible, modular core banking system is recommended Ecosystems and third-party integrations are vital It’s no secret to anyone involved in the banking industry that innovations are appearing very quickly – keeping up is a real challenge! However, given society’s growing on-demand expectations and need for speed, “keeping up” is…
An active online marketplace exists for stolen checks Check thieves are provided an easy tool for remaining anonymous A new graphic by Finovifi reveals alarming statistics Earlier in the week we talked about protecting individuals and business from mail theft and check fraud. Equally important, however, is realizing where stolen checks end up. Dark Web…
Mail theft continues to rise The ABA and Post Office have already teamed up to help fight back The FBI has now joined the fray In last week’s blog we relayed how, in response to rising rates of mail theft related to financial fraud, the American Bankers Association (ABA) and United States Post Office have…
Are checks really “dying”? Some large retailers have stopped taking personal checks Checks are still a useful tool, the article admits A recent Fortune article got right to the point in its title: Paper checks are dying. Here’s what you should use instead. Indeed, the article paints a bleak picture for the future of paper…