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Is First-Party Fraud a Credit Risk Problem?

FICO

First-party fraud refers to an applicant or customer’s intention to commit fraud, whether through use of a true, manipulated or synthetic identity. It’s difficult to define the problem and many banking professionals debate the merits of who “owns” the first-party fraud problem — the credit risk group or the fraud group.

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How Has AI Impacted the Embedded Finance Space in Recent Years?

The Fintech Times

. “AI’s contribution extends to intelligent underwriting, where it enables the creation of sophisticated risk profiles by analysing a wide range of data, including non-traditional indicators that might be overlooked in manual processes. “Finally, AI is reducing risk in the embedded insurance space.

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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

Stax

PayFacs handle risk assessment, underwriting, settling of funds, compliance, and chargebacks which exposes them to greater potential risks. Major risk factors for PayFacs include fraudulent transactions, merchant credit risk, regulatory compliance, and operational risks.

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How To Fight Identity-Based Application Fraud: Andy Procter

FICO

In your opinion, what should come first: an underwriting decision or a fraud decision - and why? Andy: Credit risk is the bigger player in account originations. The overall question the organization is asking is ‘should we extend credit to this(these) individual(s)?'.

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How To Fight Identity Fraud: Q&A with Andy Procter

FICO

In your opinion, what should come first: an underwriting decision or a fraud decision - and why? Andy: Credit risk is the bigger player in account originations. The overall question the organization is asking is ‘Should we extend credit to this(these) individual(s)?'.