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Fraud/ol/ogy Podcast: Updates on 2023 Fraud Industry Predictions

July 18, 2023

The Fraud/ol/ogy Podcast, hosted by long-time online fraud expert Karisse Hendrick, dives into all areas of “Fraudology” from the perspective of a fraud-fighter. With guests ranging from former cybercriminals to fraud-fighters at Fortune 500 companies to law enforcement and others, you will no doubt be entertained, while learning a lot about fraud & other forms…

The Digital Pound: The Future of Payments in the UK?

July 13, 2023

Digital currency has been a topic of discussion for many years now. Most have heard of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies; yet no digital currency or cryptocurrency has made a strong enough case as a viable replacement for current payments. One major drawback — or advantage, depending on who you ask — is that cryptocurrencies are…

Former Fraudster Shares His Go-To Check Fraud Scams

July 12, 2023

One man’s “career” in check scams Using checks to steal money used evolving methodology Crime leads to prison AND deterioration of relationships with loved ones Perhaps one of the best ways to learn about fraud methodologies might be to “look over the shoulder” of a person who actually perpetrated check fraud — which is exactly…

Real-Time Payments = Real-Time Fraud

July 11, 2023

The growth of instant payments is straining fraud prevention and detection The Federal Reserve has begun its launch of FedNow Efficient data acquisition and processing will be key to controlling fraud As we’ve discussed in previous posts, consumers now have the expectation of near-instantaneous payments solutions. With the popularity of payments like Paypal and, most…

Fintech Core Providers: Plug-and-Play Key for Bank & Credit Union Transformation

July 6, 2023

Core processing platforms are the lifeblood of the banking system. Without these systems, banks would be operating in the “stone age,” manually processing and tracking transactions. Over the past few decades, these platforms have been able to handle all types of transactions and payments, from credit cards to checks. However, with technology evolving, new payments…

Google Makes Another Big Splash; Introduces Anti-Money Laundering AI Tool

July 5, 2023

AI will be deployed to fight money laundering Google’s new AI product was trialed by HSBC AI helps Financial Organizations to Meet AML Obligations Over the past month, we have covered numerous topics when it comes to artificial intelligence and its importance to the banking industry, specifically fighting fraud. We have talked about generative AI…

OrboNation Newsletter: Check Processing and Fraud – June 2023

June 30, 2023

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.

Selecting the Right Technology: Generative AI vs. Traditional AI for Banking

June 29, 2023

Accenture recently released a report entitled A New Era of Generative AI for Everyone, which explains why generative AI is the ultimate “co-pilot” for human capabilities — and how it will “transform work and reinvent business.” ChatGPT has become a household name — and it’s only been known to the mainstream for six months. The Accenture…

Apple Vision Pro: The Vision of the Fraud Analyst of the Future?

June 28, 2023

AI is entering many areas of daily life Apple is bringing immersive AI to the mainstream via their new Vision Pro Will fraud analysts of the near-future start wearing super-goggles? Apple recently introduced the Apple Vision Pro, a “mixed reality” headset — currently priced at $3,500 — that is designed to create an immersive, tech-interactive environment.…

Community Banks and Credit Unions: Leveraging Relationships to Combat the Rise of Check Fraud

June 27, 2023

ICBA data reveals a nearly 100% increase in check fraud from 2021 to 2022 “Institutional knowledge” is decreasing regarding check security ICBA offers suggestions for community banks in the face of this growing challenge The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) — noting Financial Crimes Enforcement Network data that reveals a nearly 100% increase in…