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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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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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Beyond the Face: Why Vietnam’s Banks Need Behavioral Biometrics to Fight the Rising Tide of Fraud

Financial transactions are increasingly virtual in today’s digital age, making fraud prevention more critical than ever. This is particularly true ...

Feedzai team logo, highlighting their collective effort in leveraging AI technology to combat financial crime and fraud prevention.Team Feedzai
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‘Thelma’ Spotlights the Elder Fraud Conversation We Need

Warning: Spoilers for the movie “Thelma” are contained in this article.  The movie “Thelma” has a well-earned 99% score on ...

Lenny Gusel, Head of Fraud Solutions at Feedzai North America, an expert in fraud and identity management.Lenny Gusel
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Buy2Build: The Best of Both Worlds

It’s never easy to settle a debate. Buying vs. leasing. Renting vs. owning. Is the dress  blue and black or ...

Robert Harris
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A Guide to Secure, Seamless User Authentication in Payments

Online payments demand a delicate balance between security and user experience. Consumers crave a smooth, frictionless user authentication process. However, merchants must ensure that online payment methods and transactions are safe from fraud.

James Hunt
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Combating Emerging Scams in the Philippines

The Philippines is witnessing remarkable growth in digital banking. Unfortunately, a sharp escalation in digital fraud and scams has accompanied ...

Feedzai team logo, highlighting their collective effort in leveraging AI technology to combat financial crime and fraud prevention.Team Feedzai
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Feedzai is a Leader in the 2024 IDC MarketScape for Enterprise Fraud Solutions

Exciting news! Feedzai, the world’s first RiskOps platform, is proud to have been named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide ...

Robert Harris
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Uncovering the Threat of First-Party Fraud in Banking

First-party fraud is a significant threat to the banking sector. This subtle type of fraud poses a substantial risk to ...

Dan Holmes
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How Behavioral Biometrics Secures Real-time Payments

Instant payments are changing financial services, just like same-day delivery and on-demand movies changed online shopping and entertainment. Consumers can ...

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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Spotlight on Denmark: Fraud and Financial Crime Insights from ‘Den sorte svane’

The recent documentary mini-series “Den sorte svane” has sent shockwaves through Danish society. This gripping exposé, featuring Mads Brügger and ...

Thomas Hald, Key Account Manager at Feedzai, oversees operations in the Nordic region and shares his expertise in financial crime prevention and risk management at the University of Southern Denmark.Thomas Hald
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Payments Canada SUMMIT Takeaways

The recent Payments Canada SUMMIT event gathered a host of payments experts, with dedicated presentations and discussions focused on risk ...

Portrait of Jas Anand, Senior Fraud Executive at Feedzai, specializing in financial crime risk management.Jas Anand
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UK Finance Fraud Report Results: Banks Face a Perfect Storm of Change

The latest figures from the UK Finance Annual Fraud Report 2024 offer a glimpse into the state of the UK’s ...

Dan Holmes
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How to Secure Omnichannel Payments

Fraudsters don’t have a one-track mindset. They’ll commit fraud across multiple banking channels, including credit card fraud, to increase their ...

Tiffany Ha, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at Feedzai, specializing in fraud and financial crime prevention technology.Tiffany Ha
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