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Frank McKenna presents an AI company too good to be true Alas, it was published on April Fool’s Day The post is a reminder not to fall for “pie-in-the-sky” solutions Frank McKenna, author of the ever-entertaining Frank on Fraud blog, posted on April 1, 2025, about Fraudinator.com — a new AI company that promises to “eliminate…

Mail theft is a major problem Postal keys are targeted Counterfeits, forgeries, & alterations must be detected before funds are lost Mail theft and mail carrier robberies are a major factor contributing to the rise in check fraud over the past half decade. Criminals know that within those familiar USPS blue mail boxes are hundreds…

Revisiting a film glamorizing check fraud An adolescent leaves a bank with $1 million in cash Fortunately, is virtually impossible for this scenario to occur today When thinking of a film glamorizing check fraud, most instantly think of the hit film Catch Me If You Can, directed by Steven Spielberg and featuring A-listers Leonardo DiCaprio…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…