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Fraudsters Turn to WhatsApp: Revolut Reveals UK Consumers Lose £2,437 From WhatsApp Scams

The Fintech Times

Proactive intervention, not reactive measures: More stringent verification processes across all Meta platforms for advertisers and content creators, robust AI-driven monitoring, and seamless collaboration with financial institutions and law enforcement. In 2024 alone, Revolut prevented over 600million in potential fraud against its customers.

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Navigating AML obligations in the age of virtual IBANs

The Payments Association

AI can enhance transaction monitoring, while stronger KYC processes and staff training will help manage risks and maintain compliance. To navigate diverse vIBAN regulations, PSPs should establish a global compliance framework adaptable to local laws.

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Will Real-Time Payments Increase Financial Crime in the USA?

FICO

The ability to move money through multiple accounts quickly, makes it difficult for law enforcement to track criminal proceeds. Increasing the limit to $100,000 makes related financial crime even more attractive to criminals and also means that people could lose life-changing sums if they become a victim of fraud.

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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

Stax

Regulatory compliance risk To maintain the integrity of financial transactions and to protect cardholder data, any company dealing with payments must strictly adhere to laws and regulations. To reduce your risk exposure, set volume and transaction limits to cap the amount of losses your business can undertake.

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Deep Dive: Security In The Time Of Faster Payments

PYMNTS

For instance, prior to a law passed by Congress in the mid-1970s, companies could mail consumers activated credit cards without their consent. Other industry recommendations include tightening authentication methods and transaction monitoring, as well as studying incoming and outgoing payments to detect unusual activities.

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Fighting Scams and Authorized Push Payment Fraud in the US

FICO

For the P2P app Zelle specifically, banks recently stated that the vast majority of transactions “had no associated reports of fraud or scams” and that other P2P apps have 3-6x more disputed transactions in comparison. The law today holds that consumers are not liable for “unauthorized” electronic funds transfers.

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What is a Merchant Cash Advance and is MCA Right for You?

Stax

Not regulated like traditional business loans Traditional loans are seen as commercial transactions, so they’re regulated under federal laws. The lender might deny your MCA application simply because you don’t meet the minimum number of credit card transactions. On the other hand, MCAs aren’t subject to federal regulations.