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Illustration depicting a woman facing left; lines twist and circulate through her hair; images of puzzle pieces, lightbulbs, and gears surround her - for article on how social engineering fraud works.

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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3 Key Takeaways from Nacha Smarter Faster Payments

Financial services professionals from different organizations, industries, and specialties recently attended Nacha’s Smarter Faster Payments 2024 conference in Miami. Attendees ...

Portrait of Jas Anand, Senior Fraud Executive at Feedzai, specializing in financial crime risk management.Jas Anand
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The Psychological Impact of Scams

What’s the most powerful tool in a scammer’s arsenal? Believe it or not, it isn’t a convincing phishing message or ...

Portrait of Sanjay Salomon, Content Marketing Manager at Feedzai.Sanjay Salomon
4 minutes •

Migrating to the Cloud: Enhancing Fraud Prevention through Modernization

The banking sector’s transition to cloud-based architectures is pivotal in leveraging the vast amounts of data available today for fraud ...

Portrait of Jas Anand, Senior Fraud Executive at Feedzai, specializing in financial crime risk management.Jas Anand
3 minutes •

A Card-Not-Present Fraud Prevention Guide

Fraudsters are flying high on card-not-present fraud attacks, which are estimated to result in $28 billion in losses by 2026. Banks need a strong card-not-present (CNP) fraud prevention strategy to help keep eCommerce safe for customers and their bottom lines.

Joel Carvalhais
6 minutes •

A Global Elder Fraud Epidemic: Exclusive Feedzai Research

Digital connections have become lifelines for our senior citizens. But the digital realm, a space that promises connection and convenience, ...

Indigo Wilmann
3 minutes •

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A New Account Fraud Solution to Block Fraud at Stage 1

The account opening stage is arguably the most crucial point in a bank’s customer relationship. Unfortunately, it is also one ...

Tiffany Ha, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at Feedzai, specializing in fraud and financial crime prevention technology.Tiffany Ha
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What Is Fraud Analytics and How to Use Data for Fraud Detection?

According to a report by ACFE in 2024, businesses lose $5 trillion to fraud each year.1 That’s 5 percent of organizations’ ...

Jaime Ferreira, Vice President of Risk & AI at Feedzai, leading fraud prevention and anti-money laundering efforts.Jaime Ferreira
10 minutes •

Blocking Money Mules Starts with Inbound Payment Monitoring

Fraudsters have become highly innovative, manipulating legitimate customers with authorized push payment (APP) scams instead of targeting banks directly. As fraudsters shift ...

Robert Harris
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Scam Liability Shifts: Global Banks Reach an Inflection Point

Who should pay for scam losses? How much should they pay? What types of scams are eligible for reimbursement? And what does ...

Dan Holmes
11 minutes •

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Could a Scams Lawsuit Shift the Liability Tide in the US?

The United States has lagged behind other countries regarding scam liability requirements. But a recent lawsuit against a major US ...

Portrait of Jas Anand, Senior Fraud Executive at Feedzai, specializing in financial crime risk management.Jas Anand
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A Fraud Model to Reduce Customer Friction and Build Trust

Trust between banks and customers is a two-way street. First, banks must trust that the person they are dealing with ...

Catarina Godinho
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Enhanced ​​Merchant Acquiring Risk Management

Talk about a tightrope act! Acquiring banks and Payment Service Providers (PSPs) must balance protecting their merchants from fraud and ...

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