Skip to content

Blog Post

Former Scammer Details How He Learned to Perform Check Fraud from Behind Bars

May 20, 2025

BMG is a former scammer and current YouTuber He was able to learn fraud methods while incarcerated He now passes along fraud techniques to help potential victims protect themselves A factor that we commonly bring up when discussing fraudsters is their willingness to teach each other the tips and tricks needed to commit check fraud.…

Feedzai Report: 90% of FIs use AI to Fight Fraud and Financial Crime

May 14, 2025

A new report states that 60% of fraudsters are using GenAI in scams Fighting fire with fire, an overwhelming majority of FIs use AI AI has presented measurable benefits We’ve all heard the buzz around AI and its potential for fighting fraud — including check fraud. Well, FIs have put it into action. According to…

Rules Engine: Balancing Check Fraud Detection and Customer Experience

May 13, 2025

Fighting fraud requires a delicate balance Despite digital payments, checks remain a valid form of payment Rules engines play a key role in detecting and preventing fraud In a recent ATM Marketplace podcast, Bradley Cooper spoke with Scott Fieber, Chief Strategy Officer at Cook Solutions Group, and Austin Smith, Director of Product Development at Cook…

Product Innovation Briefing: OrboGraph Releases OrboAnywhere Turbo V6.0

May 8, 2025

New AI infrastructure optimized for speed and latency with improved check fraud detection Burlington, MA, May 8, 2025 – OrboGraph, a leading provider of check fraud detection and image recognition solutions, is excited to announce the general availability of their new OrboAnywhere Turbo 6.0 release. The release is focused on speed, efficiency, and modernization of…

$50M Check Fraud Case Highlights the Major Threat of Organized Crime Rings

May 7, 2025

Four men have been accused of check fraud crimes “A massive, multi-million dollar scheme” They face 30 years in prison if convicted In a shocking case of financial fraud, four men have been accused of stealing checks from the mail and cashing in over $50 million by altering the names and dollar amounts. This massive…

FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report (IC3): $16.6 Billion in Fraud Losses for Individuals

May 6, 2025

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…

The Payments Podium Podcast: “Specialization” in Check Fraud Rings

April 30, 2025

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…

Reasons for the Low Adoption Rates of Positive Pay

April 29, 2025

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…

OrboNation Newsletter: Check Processing and Fraud – April 2025

April 28, 2025

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.

Are U.S. Consumers Satisfied with Banks and Their Protective Measures?

April 22, 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…