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OrboNation Newsletter: Check Processing Edition – January 2022

January 28, 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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Industry Trend: Bank of America Announces End of Fees for Bounced Checks

January 27, 2022

In what might very well become an industry standard practice, Bank of America (BAC) is the latest major financial institution to announce that it is ending fees for insufficient funds. They also plan to cut overdraft fees from $35 to $10. These new policies go into effect in February. CNN Business Reports “Bank of America said that once all…

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Post-Pandemic Fraud: Be Proactive, Not Reactive

January 26, 2022

The pandemic has created a definite uptick in fraud Rather than reactive, FIs should be PROACTIVE in their approach to combatting fraud It’s time to “think like a fraudster” James Ruotolo, a senior manager in the fraud and financial crimes practice at Grant Thornton, contributed a valuable article to ABA Bank Compliance magazine which discusses…

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Keeping Your Bank Up-to-Date with American Banker’s Top Trends for 2022

January 19, 2022

As we start off the new year, an article from the American Banker highlights seven bank trends to watch in 2022. The key, according to their analysis, is providing ultraconvenience to customers. As you take a look at the list below, we strongly recommend you compare the trends to your bank’s plans for the new…

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Black Market Chat Rooms: A New Source for Check Fraud

January 18, 2022

A special research team has been closely studying fraud Check fraud can lead to cybercrimes such as identity theft Check fraud is growing and supported by an “underground” structure Many of us in the banking industry rely heavily on check fraud data from various industry sources such as the American Bankers Association (ABA), Association of…

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ACH Sees Record Growth to 19.4% of Payments During Pandemic

January 13, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted almost every facet of the lives of individuals, as well as how business operates. This also includes how payments are made. With businesses shuttering offices and many millions of jobs moving to hybrid or fully remote positions, the way individuals and businesses make payments for goods and services has changed…

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Check Washing is Still Prevalent…How Can Banks Catch It?

January 12, 2022

Checks can be “washed” Many businesses buy checks with anti-fraud features Deploying forensic AI technology thwarts “check washers” Since checks are most often delivered by mail — via what are generally non-secure receptacles that can be emptied by any sticky-fingered thief willing to open a public mailboxes or stolen directly from home mailboxes — they…

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Modernization in Action at Viewpointe

January 6, 2022

American Banker sheds some light on an example of modernization in action at Viewpointe, which was founded by big banks over 20 years ago primarily to store digital images of checks. When the physical transportation of checks temporarily halted after 9/11 — compounded by legislation known as Check 21, which allowed banks to handle more…

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Credit Unions Must Leverage Advanced Tools to Curb Fraud

January 4, 2022

The pandemic has made digital solutions more vital than ever Credit unions faced a disadvantage in getting aboard the “digital services train” AI and ML solutions are giving CUs the leverage they need PYMNTS.com takes a look at how the pandemic has forced consumers to “rush to digital channels to tackle daily tasks including grocery shopping,…

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OrboNation Newsletter: Check Processing Edition – December 2021

December 30, 2021

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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