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Generative AI Scams — Are Counterfeit Checks Next?

April 26, 2023

Generative AI is gaining popularity for its ability to quickly create images, audio, and text The ability to quickly create realistic images introduces check fraud opportunities The FTC is aware of this potential and is taking steps By now most people have read, heard, or seen the fruits of Generative AI, a technology that is…

Check Fraud: Tactical Approach Is Not Enough

April 25, 2023

Banks need to keep up with fraudsters by adopting technology A group of prominent check fraud experts predicts $24 million in fraud damage to banks Automated check fraud detection is absolutely crucial Todd Robertson, senior vice president of business development for ARGO, contributed a post to BAI.org outlining his contention — with which we tend…

The MUSE Scam: A New Fake Check Scam Variant…Stopped by Reddit?

April 19, 2023

Artists are targets for the “Muse Scam” Scammers will present themselves as “helpful middlemen/agents” Reddit saves individual from becoming a victim of a fake check scam The targets for fake check scams know no bounds. This scam takes advantage of individuals who are not familiar with the funds availability rule within their banks. By the time…

B2B Payments Fraud: 56% of Businesses Flagged Checks as Biggest Target

April 18, 2023

Paper checks are the primary weapon in the world of B2B fraud B2B fraud is forecasted to increase, with paper checks leading the way Businesses disagree as to how to fight check fraud When it comes to business-to-business (B2B) payment fraud, checks lead the field. This is according to an article from Digital Transactions reporting…

Check Deposit Fraud Increased 385% in 2022 – According to Auriemma Bank Fraud Control

April 12, 2023

Check fraud is not only a problem — it is the #1 problem for banks today New data reveals a breathtaking jump in check fraud Check fraud reporting is now less comprehensive than it once was “It’s clear now,” says Frank on Fraud in his latest blog post. “Check fraud is the #1 problem for…

The Dark Web: An Online Market for Stolen Checks

April 11, 2023

Abrigo’s new report cites the “dark web” as a driver for fraud Potential check fraud of all types nearly doubled in 2022 Tech solutions are crucial in stopping check fraud attempts Modern day success owes much to technology. The advent of the computer, the internet, and mobile phones are just a few technologies that have…

Credit Unions: Ease of New Account Openings, Ease of Check Fraud?

April 5, 2023

Check fraud is increasing at all financial institutions Credit unions are marketed on ease-of-use, making them more vulnerable There are steps that can be taken to combat fraud while maintaining credit union convenience CU Management takes a look at how the increase in check fraud has specifically impacted credit unions. In an article by Al…

Podcast: Interview with Ex-Check Fraudster Turned #FraudFighter

April 4, 2023

An ex-fraudster provides inside information on fraud methods Checks are a target because they are inexpensive to spoof Fraudsters have favorite targets Recently, we covered insider check fraud and the reasons individuals perpetrate it — even when they may not need the money. But what about the other side of the coin? The professional fraudster…

Insider Check Fraud — The How, The Why, and Prevention

March 29, 2023

Check alterations by employees can be an issue City government employees sometimes alter checks to pay themselves They are usually small amounts and therefor rarely attract attention Over the past year, most of the media coverage has spotlighted post office insider check fraud — where a postal employee is responsible or part of scheme to…

Old School Check Fraud Supercharged by New Technology

March 28, 2023

Check fraud is surging, particularly in business transactions Check fraud has a reputation as a low- or no-tech scam Scammers are “graduating” to high-tech strategies Abrigo’s new and informative downloadable PDF, Check Fraud: New Tech Driving Old School Scam by Kate Stoneburner, is a succinct look at the ways in which modern scammers are deploying…