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BlogInflection Points: 5 Key Trends for Payments FraudJune 5, 2023 by Verafin The financial industry has entered a period of significant challenge and opportunity in payments. With the increasing focus on frictionless customer experiences and introduction of new payment rails such as TCH RTP and FedNow, money is moving faster than ever... |
BlogCriminals Cash in on Stolen Checks: FinCEN Releases 10 Red Flags for Mail-Related Check FraudMarch 24, 2023 by Verafin Mail-related check fraud is surging. In 2022, check fraud-related SARs filed to FinCEN reached over 680,000, almost doubling the previous year’s number of filings. In response to a nationwide surge of stolen check fraud schemes targeting the U.S. mail system,... |
BlogFrom the Cloud: Deep Insights into Wire Fraud TrendsMarch 15, 2023 by Verafin Payment fraud is a challenge that is pervasive in the financial industry, and a threat to financial institutions of all sizes. As the talk of a liability shift for consumer-related payment fraud gains momentum within regulatory spheres, additional pressure is... |
BlogFraudsters Focusing on Higher Value Wire ScamsJanuary 18, 2023 by Verafin Payments fraud is an increasingly complex threat to financial institutions and consumers alike. As wire fraud attempts surge against individuals, especially for seniors, there is a growing debate surrounding mandatory victim reimbursements for Authorized Push Payment (APP) fraud. With a... |
BlogCounterparty Resolution Provides a Complete View of Your CustomerDecember 5, 2022 by Verafin Fundamentally, AML investigations seek to resolve the question of where money is coming from and where it goes. Examiners strive to identify, evaluate, and report all suspicious activity. The FFIEC’s overview of suspicious activity states a suspicious transaction can include... |
BlogLiable? Consortium Solutions to Payments Fraud ChangeOctober 28, 2022 by Verafin Payments fraud is a major challenge across the financial industry — and with it has grown a significant call for legislative change. Concern over consumer-focused Authorized Push Payment (APP) scams has prompted proposals for mandatory victim reimbursement in the United... |
BlogFighting Fraud with the Verafin CloudSeptember 30, 2022 by Verafin The industry leader in financial crime management, Verafin is offering trends and benchmarking statistics for wire fraud and related scams – allowing for unparalleled insight into new and emerging trends. We have gathered insights into key fraud trends by analyzing... |
BlogDisorganized Data: How Unresolved Entities Complicate AML InvestigationsSeptember 22, 2022 by Verafin From savings accounts and credit cards to online banking and P2P payments such as Zelle, today’s financial institutions offer more products and services than ever before. There are dozens of product lines and service providers, and each product may require... |
BlogFour Ways Data Creates Challenges for AML InvestigatorsSeptember 14, 2022 by Verafin From BSA Officers to Complex Investigations teams, efficiency in AML investigations is a challenge. The consumer banking market is changing. FinTechs are quickly on the rise. Financial institutions are being pushed to adapt to consumer demands for frictionless banking at... |
BlogPreventing Payments Fraud Loss: The Power of a Consortium-Based ApproachSeptember 8, 2022 by Verafin Payments fraud is changing, and financial institutions are facing major challenges effectively managing the growing volumes of legitimate and fraudulent transactions. Meanwhile, fraudsters are focusing their efforts on Authorized Push Payment (APP) scenarios such as Business Email Compromise (BEC), and... |
