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The FBI’s latest report reveals a substantial increase in internet crime Though digital scams are popular, checks are still targeted Fraudsters are “equal opportunity” thieves, though elderly are heavily targetted The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its latest annual report, detailing a significant increase in internet-enabled crimes in 2024. The report distills…
Some pundits predict “the end of checks.” A Trump executive order has eliminated checks from federal government payments It is unlikely that the public in general will follow suit. “I think we’re probably rushing towards the point where checks just aren’t going to be a thing anymore.” This is a quote directly from a new…
Check fraud is discussed on The Payments Podium Some of the “specialized skills” need for check fraud are identified Many financial institutions struggle with rules and regulations that determine liability As has been made clear in this space many times previously, even in today’s increasingly digital world checks remain a surprisingly relevant – and vulnerable…
In spite of its effectiveness, Positive Pay is not yet adopted universally Adoption of Positive Pay is expected to increase over the next two years Positive Pay is an essential tool for check fraud detection, but cannot detect the majority of check fraud alone Positive Pay is an essential tool for check fraud detection. In…
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The media claims “checks are dead” Reality shows checks surging Active check usage demands strong security What mainstream media is saying about paper checks: Washington Post – 2023: “Paper checks are dead. Cashing is dying. Who still uses them? ABA Banking Journal – 2024: “Is it time to kill the paper check?” Fortune.com – 2025:…
Are consumers impressed with anti-fraud protections? A high percentage of customers are pleased with their banks Consumers reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024 One facet of fraud that gets overlooked is the consumer satisfaction factor. Anytime fraud is not detected, there is a victim — whether it’s an individual or a…
Modernizing tech presents a formidable challenge Sheer volume is a primary obstacle Many FIs face the issue by relying on outdated legacy technology In a recent discussion with BAI.org, Carlos Lopez, Strategic Initiatives Analyst at Jack Henry addresses the challenges financial institutions face when it comes to modernizing their technologies. As we all know, FIs…
AFP released their 2025 AFP® Payments Fraud and Control Survey. Reported fraud was a single percentage point down from 2023 FIs have invested more into fraud technologies, but there is still more work to be done Earlier this week, AFP released the results of their 2025 AFP® Payments Fraud and Control Survey. This report is an important…
Fraud is set to become even more challenging Advanced tech allows fraudsters to “flood the zone” Fraud prevention must be viewed as an investment, not just a cost center The fraud landscape is set to become even more challenging for banks and credit unions in 2025, according to Jim Houlihan, partner and principal consultant at…