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The Rise of Synthetic Identity Fraud in Financial Services

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Synthetic identity fraud represents the fastest-growing financial crime in the United States, yet many financial institutions still struggle to detect it. This Frankenstein approach to fraud cost US lenders an estimated $20 billion in 2020, according to the Federal Reserve.

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4 Success Factors for Machine Learning in Fraud Detection

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In a recent blog post , I discussed how FICO is fighting application fraud by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in fraud detection, including an overview of supervised, unsupervised, and adaptive analytics techniques and the need to balance transparency (explainable AI) with predictiveness.

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7 Best Practices for Preventing Government Fraud in Payments

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This type of government fraud can occur at various levels of the payment process, including the initiation, authorization, processing, and reconciliation of payments. The digitization of public financial systems introduces new challenges for online payment fraud prevention. According to the U.S.

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What is eCommerce Fraud?

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This type of fraud can take various forms, including identity theft, chargeback fraud, and phishing attacks. Furthermore, the growing sophistication of fraud techniques, including synthetic identity fraud and account takeovers, exacerbates the challenge.

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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

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Identity theft, data breaches, and chargeback fraud are some of the most common types of risks. This is why you need robust fraud detection mechanisms and ensure that they are up-to-date. It can also help to teach them about best practices they can follow to prevent fraudulent transactions.

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The Fraud Problem of Fake Social Security Numbers (Video)

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And for more information on application fraud and how to fight it , check out the posts in my series. Trends in Application Fraud – From Identity Theft to First-Party Fraud. Best Practices in Establishing Your Fraud Risk Appetite. What Data Do I Need to Fight Application Fraud?

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Synthetic Identity Fraud: Interview with a Detective (Video)

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For more information on application fraud and how to fight it , check out the posts in my series. Trends in Application Fraud – From Identity Theft to First-Party Fraud. Best Practices in Establishing Your Fraud Risk Appetite. What Data Do I Need to Fight Application Fraud?