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Flutterwave Leads Fight Against Fraud with EFCC Partnership

Fintech Finance

Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, the Chief Compliance Officer, Mr. Mobolaji Bammeke, the Director of the American Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Mr. Christopher Gray, and other senior officials from both the EFCC and the FBI.

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Radius Bank: Becoming Partners In Crime Prevention Can Help FIs Beat Fraud Rings

PYMNTS

Fraudsters also frequently target mobile banking apps, and these types of attacks are also expected to be on the rise in the coming months, according to the FBI. The FBI advises smartphone users to download apps only from official app stores and bank websites, as these are pre-screened for malware.

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Cybercrime Research Centre Led by Flutterwave to Launch in Nigeria to Combat Internet Crime

The Fintech Times

The center will provide a platform for the exchange of ideas and best practices between the public and private sectors. “This initiative underscores our commitment to creating a fraud-free financial ecosystem and leading the charge in safeguarding transactions across Africa.

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Cybersecurity is as Much About Culture as Tech

Innovative Payments Association

I have been attending the FBI Citizens Academy at the Bureau’s Cleveland Field Office. It is a program the FBI runs every year to explain its mission to the public. Work with Law Enforcement Report Attacks – If you have been hacked, let the FBI know. It can help identify and catch criminals.

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Don't Panic: The IPA Helps You Navigate the Complex Compliance Landscape

Innovative Payments Association

” yelled the FBI agent on a panel at the IPA Compliance Boot Camp. The IPA’s mission is to help the industry deal with that pressure by advocating for our members in front of regulators and legislators, and by educating our members on the latest developments and best practices in compliance. “Hurry up!

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Why Fraud Is Now ~$11 Of Every $100 Of Digital Sales

PYMNTS

As to where they are happening, Europe is a standout, with a “more sophisticated fraudster” with a higher relative level of education and tough economic climate — all which help lift fraud attempts “as they are not afraid of the FBI knocking on their door.”. noted Reitblat.

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What Are the Risks of Business Email Compromise & How Can You Prevent Them?

Seon

Alongside this, there is the need to use software best practices such as multi-factor authentication to reduce account takeover and other online impersonation attempts. Here’s a closer look at the preventative measures: Maintain the best possible password hygiene, especially as many BEC attacks stem from users’ credential data leaks.