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US Card Skimming Grew Nearly 5x in 2022, New FICO Data Shows

FICO

For 2022, we saw a significant increase in compromised cards resulting from skimming activity. Total compromise cards were up 368% from 2021, with more than 161,000 impacted cards identified — nearly a 5x increase over 2021. Now that we have data from the entire year to review, we are seeing the alarming trend continue.

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U.S. Card Skimming Fraud Grows 700+% in First Half of 2022

FICO

Once a customer has used a compromised card reader, the fraudster can download or wirelessly transfer the card details and the video of the PIN being typed, giving them complete access to the account. One of the most insidious aspects of skimming fraud is that a transaction at a compromised location usually goes through without a hitch.

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Fighting Fraudsters At The FI/Customer Journey Starting Line

PYMNTS

He told PYMNTS that roughly 50 percent of that fraud is originating through mobile channels, which might make sense given the fact that a growing number of consumers are shifting to mobile commerce. Putting flexible business rules into place can be effective, too, limiting how much people can transfer out of their accounts.

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Why Regulation Won’t Fix Credit Reporting Agencies

PYMNTS

They keep how they collect all the data they have on consumers a secret, locked inside an opaque black box that consumers have to pay to open if they want to see inside more than once a year. I think we all know the answer to that question now.

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Stopping Scams with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

FICO

First, think about using separate rules and strategies to address the different exposure types. Debbie Cobb is Senior Director of Product Management, serving as the global product leader for FICO’s transactional fraud solutions including FICO Falcon Fraud Manager, FICO Falcon Compromise Manager and Card Alert Service.

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Survey: Do Customers Think Banks Are Fair to Scam Victims?

FICO

Consumer defection and acquisition are costly, as are customers who may maintain but cease to use an account. 23% Complaining to regulators: Nearly a quarter (23%) of consumers will complain to regulators if dissatisfied. In most cases, customers feel that banks should reimburse them when scams occur.

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5 Scam Protections Customers Want from Their Bank

FICO

Use a “cool off period” for large payments Survey responses: Nearly half (45%) of consumers worldwide think enforcing a “cooling off period” for larger payments is an improvement banks could make to combat scams. In Indonesia , Malaysia , and South Africa , however, 54% or more of consumers like the idea.

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