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Understanding Social Engineering Fraud: From Psychological Traps to AI‑Driven Fraud

Social engineering scams may start with a phone call from someone impersonating a loved one, claiming to need your help. Or it might be an urgent email that appears to be from your boss. Or a text message from a government agency warning you about a hefty fine you didn’t expect. According to a 2023 report from the Federal Trade Commission, these scams have already cost US consumers $12.5 billion in losses.

Dan Holmes
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What is Enterprise Fraud Management (EFM): Strategies and Emerging Trends

If you want to secure your house from intruders, your first move would be to lock your door, right? It’s a smart first step. But determined criminals aren’t easily deterred.

Andy Renshaw
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AI & Technology

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are no longer theoretical ideas. Today’s banks need them to operate efficiently. Learn the best practices to implement AI and machine learning.

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AML

Roughly $2T in illegal activities are laundered by criminals each year. Learn how global anti-money laundering (AML) efforts have shifted and what FIs can do to comply with shifting regulations.

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Fraud & Scams

Banks face pressure to deliver seamless user experiences for their customers and stop fraudsters cold. Learn more about how banks can manage risk more effectively in the digital banking age.

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CNBV Regulatory Changes: Finding Balance Between Security and User Experience

Fraud is on the rise, and regulatory changes are here to help. Recent updates from Mexico’s Comisión Nacional Bancaria y ...

Fernanda Curti, Fraud SME for LATAM at Feedzai, with a focus on fraud prevention and risk analysis.Fernanda Curti
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Intelligent AML Reshapes the Financial Crime Fight

Are you and your anti-money laundering (AML) compliance team overwhelmed by alerts? About $2 trillion is laundered every year around ...

Bruno Terroso, part of Feedzai's Product Marketing team, educates financial institutions on effective risk mitigation strategies to combat financial crime.Bruno Terroso
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GASA Global State of Scams Report: $1T Lost to Scams

Consumers lost $1.03 trillion to scams in the past year, according to the latest findings from the 2024 Global State ...

Robert Harris
6 minutes •

What Can Banks Do to Stop Human Trafficking Scams? Plenty

It’s arguably one of the world’s biggest tragedies that human trafficking still exists today—impacting an estimated 50 million people globally ...

Nick Parfitt
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Feedzai Named Best Enterprise Fraud Solution for Second Consecutive Year by Chartis

We’re proud to announce that Feedzai has been named the Best Enterprise Fraud Solution in the esteemed Chartis RiskTech100 2025. What’s ...

Robert Harris
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Top Sanctions Screening Challenges & How to Combat Them

The sanctions landscape is a minefield for financial institutions (FIs). There needs to be more than just awareness of the ...

Nick Parfitt
6 minutes •

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Latency in Machine Learning: What Fraud Prevention Leaders Need to Know

Latency is a critical factor in the performance of machine learning systems at financial institutions. However, it’s often misunderstood or ...

Image of Pedro Bizarro, Co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Feedzai.Pedro Bizarro
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How FIs Can Outsmart Bot Attacks

If life is like a box of chocolates, detecting bots is like baking a layered cake. Just like master bakers […]

Dan Holmes
9 minutes •

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Key Insights from the EBA’s 2024 Payment Fraud Report

The first European Banking Authority’s (EBA) 2024 Inaugural Report on Payment Fraud is a landmark document highlighting the successes and ...

Robert Harris
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Dynamic Risk Assessment for Smarter Merchant Monitoring

Acquiring banks frequently have to walk a fine line when managing merchant risk. On the one hand, acquirers want to ...

Tiffany Ha, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at Feedzai, specializing in fraud and financial crime prevention technology.Tiffany Ha
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Feedzai’s AI Technology Earns Industry Recognition by Chartis

Feedzai, the world’s first RiskOps platform, has secured a pair of critical recognitions by Chartis research. We are honored to ...

Robert Harris
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10 Fraud Prevention Tips for Businesses

Hopefully, you’ve had a chance to read Feedzai’s James Hunt’s insightful conversation  with Tom Pilling, Chief Risk Officer at Trust ...

James Hunt
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