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Fraud Scams Skyrocket, But People Worry More About Pickpockets

FICO

That threat is fraud scams – tactics and techniques that fraudsters are using to trick people into giving away their money. The financial impact of scams is staggering indeed: in the UK alone, authorised push payment (APP) scams accounted for £479 million in gross losses in 2020. Fortunately, it’s not all gloom and doom.

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FS-Isac releases phishing prevention whitepaper

Finextra

FS-ISAC, the member-driven, not-for-profit organisation that advances cybersecurity and resilience in the global financial system, has published Stop the Scams: A Phishing Prevention Framework for Financial Services.

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Fraud Scams Skyrocket, But Consumers Are More Concerned About Pickpockets

FICO

That threat is fraud scams – tactics and techniques that fraudsters are using to trick people into giving away their money. The financial impact of scams is staggering indeed: in the UK alone, authorised push payment (APP) scams accounted for £479 million in gross losses in 2020. Fortunately, it’s not all gloom and doom.

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Singapore’s Path Forward for Generative AI

Fintech News

However the development of generative AI in Singapore is double-edged a new whitepaper by a consortium comprising the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), financial institutions, tech firms and consultancies, says.

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6 Fintech Resources in Asia to Read in Preparation for 2024

Fintech News

This guide delves into a curated list of five influential fintech reports and whitepapers, with each of the resources shedding light on critical aspects of the industry and the evolution of the landscape in key Asian markets. More resources and info More resources, such as e-books and whitepapers, can be found here: fintechnews.sg/whitepapers

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Cross-Border Payments Could Further Enable APP Fraud, Says Payments Association Study

Fintech Finance

APP fraud attempts can include anything from mass texts purporting to be from a bank or utility company asking to be transferred funds to long-term romance scams that can take months and cost the victims thousands.

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Here’s How 10 APAC Markets Are Approaching Crypto Regulation

Fintech News

In addition to regulatory measures, Thailand enhanced its educational and enforcement initiatives to combat cryptocurrency-related scams. In September, the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau apprehended five individuals linked to a cryptocurrency investment scam that defrauded over 3,280 people of more than THB 2.7