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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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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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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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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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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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Secret Service Reports Fraudsters Have Stolen Nearly $100 Billion in Pandemic Relief Funds

December 28, 2021

Fraudsters are being targeted by the United States Secret Service Nearly $100 billion in pandemic relief funds have been stolen Stimulus check scams are used to get personal information The National Review reports that fraudsters have stolen nearly $100 billion in pandemic relief funds. This has resulted in the arrests of more than 100 suspects, and…

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Season’s Greetings From OrboGraph

December 20, 2021

As the final days of 2021 wind down, we’d like to thank all our partners and clients for supporting OrboGraph in a record breaking year. Also enjoy our holiday video below! Season’s Greetings! The OrboGraph Family

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“Scambaiters”: Taking the Fight to the Scammers

December 20, 2021

“Scambaiters” go the extra mile to expose — and sometimes punish — scammers These “entertainment-based” scam busters are often more effective than “official” scam reporting channels The bottom line: seeing is believing There’s a somewhat well-known trope among persons who work at home or independently that, whenever an obvious scammer calls and you have time…

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Fraud Attacks Increase 15% During Holiday Shopping Season

December 14, 2021

Digital fraud attacks rise during the holidays Many attacks are automated “Credential stuffing” takes advantage of the growth of digital accounts While fraud is, unfortunately, a year-round activity not bound to any particular season, the holidays present fraudsters with what could be called a “rich target field.” Digital Transactions cites a report from Arkose Labs…

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