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Understanding “Hyperautomation” for Banks & Three Keys to Success

December 1, 2022

Automation has been a popular topic in the world of banking for decades (and discussed here recently as well). However, according to BankingDive.com, there is a new term now picking up steam in the banking world: Banks, of course, have been focused on automating processes to improve efficiency and customer service for well over a…

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OrboNation Newsletter: Check Processing Edition – November 2022

November 30, 2022

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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Government Increasing Pressure on Post Office to Curb Mail Theft & Check Fraud

November 29, 2022

Checks remain a prime fraud target There is a thriving underground market for “glass” checks Assaults and thefts have led to Congressional hearings, but negligible action by the Postmaster American news website Axios takes a look at the huge uptick in check fraud crime, particularly check washing and what is being called “mailbox fishing.” Thieves are stealing paper…

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Checks Are Still Relevant: A Bank’s Perspective

November 17, 2022

Checks are still widely used by various age groups and industries Pros and cons of using checks Investment in check automation is crucial As we continue to explore the relevancy of checks as a payment avenue, it’s important that we keep in mind some data previously noted in our blog: Checks still account for nearly 23%…

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Did EMV Start the Check Fraud Pandemic?

November 16, 2022

EMV cards use a smart chip instead of a mag stripe to store the data needed to process a transaction EMV has seen impressive results in terms of security and fraud prevention These results may be channeling fraudsters to checks EMV cards have much to tout when it comes to security and fraud prevention. EMV fraud…

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November 13-19 is International Fraud Awareness Week

November 15, 2022

International Fraud Awareness Week is November 13-19 There are no borders in the world of fraud, making it a truly international issue Fraud constantly evolves, and anti-fraud technology must keep up While prevention of check fraud is our mission year-round, we’re pleased to join The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in observing International Fraud Awareness…

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Fraud Awareness Week Highlighted on LinkedIn

November 11, 2022

The past week on LinkedIn, #fraudfighters were out in force spreading the word on Fraud Awareness Week — November 13-19, 2022! Check out some of the latest posts on LinkedIn below: Check out the post on LinkedIn → Check out the post on LinkedIn → Check out the post on LinkedIn → Check out the…

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78% of Renters Still Pay by Check — And It’s Not Only Renters Writing Checks

November 10, 2022

78% of renters still pay by check Other industries dominated by checks Investments in tech to automate check processing As we noted in a previous blog, checks are NOT going away. In fact, our friends at Alogent reported that of non-cash payment methods, checks accounted for nearly 23% of the total value of payments in…

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56 Arrested, 88 Charges: One of the Largest Check Fraud Rings in California is Dismantled

November 9, 2022

Check fraud can be organized and vast in scale An organized operation was used in Pasadena to stop one such operation Organized check thefts affect families and individuals We have on occasion used this space to talk about how check fraud can be a small crime undertaken by individuals who normally would not consider “stealing.”…

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JPMC: Providing Guidance for Protecting Business Against Check Fraud

November 8, 2022

Check fraud needs to be addressed at banks and businesses alike JPMorgan Chase identifies three vital fraud concepts to understand Tools to prevent fraud losses are readily available and constantly improving Check fraud continues to be a major focus for the banking industry. As noted in JPMorgan Chase’s new guide entitled FRAUD + CYBERSECURITY: Your…

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