Image Analysis for Check Fraud Detection

Every B2B payment type faces rising fraud risk, demanding vigilant CFO oversight Paper checks remain fraudsters’ favorite target AI-driven controls and automated verification help enterprises detect sophisticated scams across all channels. Fraudsters are known to be relentless in their search for vulnerabilities within any technology or process. Many financial institutions are keenly aware of this;…

Acquisition brings three decades of AI and machine learning expertise to integrate fraud detection capabilities across Kinective’s client base of more than 4,000 financial institutions PHOENIX (March 31, 2026)–Kinective, the company delivering intelligent banking to over 4,000 banks and credit unions every day, today announced its acquisition of OrboGraph, an industry-leading provider of AI-powered check…

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Recognition honors measurable impact in combating check and deposit fraud through advanced AI BURLINGTON, MA – March 26, 2026 – OrboGraph is pleased to announce it has been named a winner in the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards in the category of Fraud Detection and Prevention. Presented by the Business Intelligence Group. The award recognizes…

Visa reports checks drive nearly one-third of U.S. fraud losses, outpacing digital Criminals now blend check washing and social engineering with faster payment scams AI image forensics plus behavioral analytics help banks contain cross-channel check fraud In a new PYMNTS post, Visa’s Michele Herron warns that even as digital payments accelerate, old-fashioned checks remain a…

Lawmakers again spotlighted soaring fraud as banks warn defenses lag behind Trump’s new executive order mandates an aggressive, coordinated national anti-fraud strategy Banks should not rely on government alone; invest in advanced AI defenses On March 5, 2026, the industry saw banking executives appear in front of the United States House Committee on Financial Services…

Miami Gardens crew used stolen USPS arrow keys to steal, alter, and deposit checks Police uncovered $1.7M in stolen checks, drugs, weapons, and victim data after gunfire call The case underscores rising arrow-key mail theft, expanding check fraud risk nationwide Recently, we posted a blog on the topic of lower prison sentences for financial crimes…

Overall SAR filings fell 6% between 2024 to 2025 Check fraud SAR filings continue to dominate Flat “Other Fraud” SARs show fraud risk shifting, not disappearing For years, the industry relied on the American Bankers Association’s (ABA) Deposit Account Fraud Survey as the central source for fraud trends. However, with the last report being published back…

Check fraud is rising, and annuity checks are a prime target Large deposits trigger bank holds, especially for elderly clients Advisors can help by encouraging advance notice and electronic transfers Analysis of the types of checks being sold on the dark web and encrypted platforms like Telegrams reveals that some types of checks were seen…

AI-powered check fraud detection outperforms manual review and static rules-based systems Mid-range GPUs deliver strong fraud performance without unnecessary hardware expense Optimized AI and GPUs enable real-time, high-volume check fraud decisions With the surge of check fraud over the past decade, we have seen more and more financial institutions transition from traditional rules-based to AI-powered…