BioCatch

MARCH 17, 2025

My career in Federal law enforcement began in the late 90s, a time when cybercrime and identity fraud were just beginning to take shape. Over the years, I witnessed firsthand the explosion of these crimes, evolving from simple credit card fraud to highly sophisticated global operations. As a retired U.S.

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Fi911

JULY 8, 2024

This type of fraud can take various forms, including identity theft, chargeback fraud, and phishing attacks. Fraudsters exploit vulnerabilities in online payment systems and often use stolen credit card information or create fake accounts to make unauthorized purchases. The post What is eCommerce Fraud?

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Fintech News

JUNE 6, 2024

Lastly, the cross-border nature of many scams makes it challenging for law enforcement agencies to track and apprehend the perpetrators. These technologies provide financial organisations with a secure and reliable way to verify the identity of their customers, reducing the risk of identity theft and account takeovers.

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Innovative Payments Association

JUNE 26, 2024

Just a few days ago I learned that my mother was the victim of bank account fraud. Identity Theft: Scammers steal seniors' personal information to open accounts or make purchases in their name. Like most things, fraud hits a little differently when it is closer to home.

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FICO

MAY 17, 2019

Next followed a surge in account takeover and identity theft as data breaches make personally identifying information a commodity on the Dark Web. As the years passed by, fraud evolved to target lower hanging fruit (as it always does).

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